10-Q Filing

AES CORP CIK: 874761 Q2 2022

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000874761-24-000038`
Period End Date	20240331
Filing Date	20240502
Fiscal Year	2022
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	aes-20240331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 270 Income Statement 108 Cash Flow Statement 224 Stockholders Equity 52 Comprehensive Income 66

Balance Sheet 270 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Loss, Receivable, Other, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulOtherReceivablesCurrent`	$14.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Loss, Receivable, Other, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulOtherReceivablesCurrent`	$14.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Loss, Receivable, Other, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulOtherReceivablesCurrent`	$15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Loss, Receivable, Other, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulOtherReceivablesCurrent`	$15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$15.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$19.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$498.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$498.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	819.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	819.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.58M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.58M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	669.69M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	669.69M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	710.64M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	710.64M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$370.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$370.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$362.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$362.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$395.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$395.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$394.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$394.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $19 and $15, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$639.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$639.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$712.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$712.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$177.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$177.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$198.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$198.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$555.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$555.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$762.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$762.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$7.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$7.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Land	`Land`	$556.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Land	`Land`	$556.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Land	`Land`	$522.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Land	`Land`	$522.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Electric generation, distribution assets and other	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther`	$31.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Electric generation, distribution assets and other	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther`	$31.35B	USD	Point-in-time
Electric generation, distribution assets and other	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther`	$30.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Electric generation, distribution assets and other	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentOther`	$30.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.60B	USD	Point-in-time
Construction in progress	`ConstructionInProgressGross`	$7.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Construction in progress	`ConstructionInProgressGross`	$7.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Construction in progress	`ConstructionInProgressGross`	$8.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Construction in progress	`ConstructionInProgressGross`	$8.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$31.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$31.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$29.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$29.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$1.03B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$941.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$941.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$199.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$199.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$194.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$194.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$348.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$348.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$348.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$348.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.24B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $514 and $498, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$2.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$396.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$396.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$395.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$395.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $9 and $9, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$3.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $9 and $9, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$3.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $9 and $9, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $9 and $9, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$748.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$748.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$811.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$811.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total other assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$7.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total other assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$7.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Total other assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total other assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.19B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$44.80B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$44.80B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$47.05B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$47.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$2.20B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$315.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$312.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$312.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$268.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$268.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$278.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$278.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$875.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$875.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$974.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$974.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$499.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$499.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$186.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$186.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.73B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$3.11B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$514.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$27.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$27.62B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$1.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$1.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Value, Issued	`CommonStockValue`	$8.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Value, Issued	`CommonStockValue`	$8.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Value, Issued	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Value, Issued	`CommonStockValue`	$9.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$7.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$7.07B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$6.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$6.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-954.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-954.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated deficit	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.51B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-1.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.90B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$3.50B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$3.50B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$3.38B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$3.38B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.28B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$47.05B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$47.05B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$44.80B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$44.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	1.20B	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	669.69M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	669.69M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	710.64M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	710.64M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	819.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	819.05M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.58M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.58M	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding	`PreferredStockSharesOutstanding`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	149.36M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	149.36M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	148.94M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	148.94M	shares	Point-in-time

Income Statement 108 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Total Revenue	`Revenues`	$3.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Revenue	`Revenues`	$3.08B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Revenue	`Revenues`	$3.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Revenue	`Revenues`	$3.24B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.65B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Goods and Services Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.65B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$619.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$619.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$594.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$594.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$75.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$75.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$55.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$357.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$357.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$330.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$123.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$123.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense	`OtherExpenses`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense	`OtherExpenses`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense	`OtherExpenses`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense	`OtherExpenses`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$277.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$277.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$265.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$265.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net equity in losses of affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net equity in losses of affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net equity in losses of affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net equity in losses of affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-154.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-154.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$432.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$432.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.63	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerBasicShare`	$0.63	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$151.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$432.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperations`	$432.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.21	USD	1 Quarter
Income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation common stockholders, net of tax	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsPerDilutedShare`	$0.21	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.22	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.21	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.21	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.22	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.22	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.21	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.21	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.60	USD	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
DILUTED SHARES OUTSTANDING	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 224 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$273.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$273.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$312.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$312.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Gain on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$222.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$222.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-104.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-89.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$232.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$232.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-72.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-191.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$-191.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-64.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$91.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$91.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-50.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-293.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-85.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-85.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-327.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-327.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in deferred income	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in deferred income	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in deferred income	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in deferred income	`IncreaseDecreaseInDeferredRevenue`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$-5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$45.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$45.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$625.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$287.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$287.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$2.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$57.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesAndInterestsInAffiliates`	$98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesAndInterestsInAffiliates`	$98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesAndInterestsInAffiliates`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesAndInterestsInAffiliates`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sale of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments`	$356.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sale of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments`	$356.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sale of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments`	$141.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sale of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments`	$141.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$418.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$418.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$20.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	`PaymentsForEmissionsAllowances`	$78.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	`PaymentsForEmissionsAllowances`	$78.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	`PaymentsForEmissionsAllowances`	$56.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	`PaymentsForEmissionsAllowances`	$56.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$112.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$112.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.39B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.62B	USD	1 Quarter
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$1.42B	USD	1 Quarter
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$1.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$1.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$1.04B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$350.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$350.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$719.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$719.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	$500.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of non-recourse debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfNonrecourseDebt`	$2.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of non-recourse debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfNonrecourseDebt`	$2.13B	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of non-recourse debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfNonrecourseDebt`	$690.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of non-recourse debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfNonrecourseDebt`	$690.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of non-recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfNonrecourseDebt`	$915.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of non-recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfNonrecourseDebt`	$915.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of non-recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfNonrecourseDebt`	$660.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of non-recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfNonrecourseDebt`	$660.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financing fees	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financing fees	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financing fees	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financing fees	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	`PurchasesUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$-529.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	`PurchasesUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$-529.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	`PurchasesUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$-486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	`PurchasesUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$-486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements	`RepaymentsOfObligationsUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$587.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements	`RepaymentsOfObligationsUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$587.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements	`RepaymentsOfObligationsUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$516.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements	`RepaymentsOfObligationsUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$516.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid on AES common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid on AES common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$116.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid on AES common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$111.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid on AES common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$111.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financed capital expenditures	`PaymentsForFinancedCapitalExpenditures`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financed capital expenditures	`PaymentsForFinancedCapitalExpenditures`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financed capital expenditures	`PaymentsForFinancedCapitalExpenditures`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financed capital expenditures	`PaymentsForFinancedCapitalExpenditures`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other financing	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$2.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$2.61B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.02B	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Change Of Discontinued And Held For Sale Businesses	`NetCashChangeOfDiscontinuedAndHeldForSaleBusinesses`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Change Of Discontinued And Held For Sale Businesses	`NetCashChangeOfDiscontinuedAndHeldForSaleBusinesses`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Change Of Discontinued And Held For Sale Businesses	`NetCashChangeOfDiscontinuedAndHeldForSaleBusinesses`	$-9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Change Of Discontinued And Held For Sale Businesses	`NetCashChangeOfDiscontinuedAndHeldForSaleBusinesses`	$-9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$565.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$565.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.08B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$252.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$252.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$354.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$53.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$68.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received	`NoncashOrPartNoncashDivestitureAmountOfConsiderationReceived1`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received	`NoncashOrPartNoncashDivestitureAmountOfConsiderationReceived1`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received	`NoncashOrPartNoncashDivestitureAmountOfConsiderationReceived1`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Noncash or Part Noncash Divestiture, Amount of Consideration Received	`NoncashOrPartNoncashDivestitureAmountOfConsiderationReceived1`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease Obligation Incurred	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$124.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease Obligation Incurred	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$124.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease Obligation Incurred	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease Obligation Incurred	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$19.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	$838.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	$838.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends declared but not yet paid	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$116.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends declared but not yet paid	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$116.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends declared but not yet paid	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$111.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends declared but not yet paid	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$111.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of allowance of $15 and $14, respectively	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-33.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Stockholders Equity 52 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$2.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	1.04M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$5.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$6.28B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-954.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-954.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$-1.39B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 66 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$189.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OCI, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), Arising During Period, Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
OCI, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), Arising During Period, Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OCI, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), Arising During Period, Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
OCI, Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss), Arising During Period, Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$31.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$9.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$40.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in pension adjustments due to net actuarial gain (loss) for the period, income tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Change in pension adjustments due to net actuarial gain (loss) for the period, income tax (expense) benefit	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTaxAndReclassificationAdjustment`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTaxAndReclassificationAdjustment`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTaxAndReclassificationAdjustment`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTaxAndReclassificationAdjustment`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(44) and $31, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $9, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$41.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total change in fair value of derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTaxParent`	$198.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total change in fair value of derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTaxParent`	$198.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total change in fair value of derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTaxParent`	$-163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total change in fair value of derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTaxParent`	$-163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeDefinedBenefitPlansNetUnamortizedGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-122.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$67.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$436.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$436.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-96.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-96.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$532.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$532.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$49.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.