10-Q Filing

AES CORP CIK: 874761 Q1 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000874761-25-000035`
Period End Date	20250331
Filing Date	20250501
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q1
XBRL Instance	aes-20250331_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 224 Income Statement 116 Cash Flow Statement 228 Stockholders Equity 64 Comprehensive Income 64

Balance Sheet 224 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$52.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$52.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$65.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulAccountsReceivableCurrent`	$65.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Loss, Receivable, Other, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulOtherReceivablesCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Allowance for Credit Loss, Receivable, Other, Current	`AllowanceForDoubtfulOtherReceivablesCurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated depreciation	`AccumulatedDepreciationDepletionAndAmortizationPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$8.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$426.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$426.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$449.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	`FiniteLivedIntangibleAssetsAccumulatedAmortization`	$449.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$20.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$20.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$21.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other Noncurrent Assets, Allowance	`OtherNoncurrentAssetsAllowance`	$21.00M	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
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 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, 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`	859.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.07M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.07M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.52B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$437.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$437.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$735.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$735.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$79.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$79.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$64.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Short-term investments	`ShortTermInvestments`	$64.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $65 and $52, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $65 and $52, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $65 and $52, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $65 and $52, respectively	`AccountsReceivableNetCurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$624.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$624.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$593.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Inventory	`InventoryNet`	$593.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$157.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$157.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$168.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid expenses	`PrepaidExpenseCurrent`	$168.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$862.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale assets	`AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$862.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$7.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$7.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,978 and $8,701, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$33.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,978 and $8,701, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$33.99B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,978 and $8,701, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$33.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $8,978 and $8,701, respectively	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentNet`	$33.17B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$1.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$1.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Investments in and advances to affiliates	`InvestmentsInAffiliatesSubsidiariesAssociatesAndJointVentures`	$1.13B	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Debt service reserves and other deposits	`RestrictedCashNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$345.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$345.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$345.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$345.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $449 and $426, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $449 and $426, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.94B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $449 and $426, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $449 and $426, respectively	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$1.95B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$365.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$365.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$371.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$371.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $21 and $20, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $21 and $20, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $21 and $20, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent assets, net of allowance of $21 and $20, respectively	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$633.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent assets of held-for-sale businesses	`DisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationAssetsNoncurrent`	$633.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$40.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$40.74B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$40.58B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent assets	`AssetsNoncurrentOtherThanNoncurrentInvestmentsAndPropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$40.58B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$48.62B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$48.62B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$47.41B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$47.41B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.66B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$256.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$256.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$310.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued interest	`InterestPayableCurrent`	$310.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$249.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$249.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$288.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued non-income taxes	`AccrualForTaxesOtherThanIncomeTaxesCurrent`	$288.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$917.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$917.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$605.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Supplier Finance Program, Obligation	`SupplierFinanceProgramObligation`	$605.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued and other liabilities	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$662.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$662.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Current held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationCurrent`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$9.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$8.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$8.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred income taxes	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$1.49B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.76B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Other noncurrent liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.88B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$391.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncurrent held-for-sale liabilities	`LiabilitiesOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperationNoncurrent`	$391.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Total noncurrent liabilities	`LiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$30.19B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$938.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$938.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$899.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest, Equity, Carrying Amount	`RedeemableNoncontrollingInterestEquityCarryingAmount`	$899.00M	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
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`	$5.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$5.91B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$5.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapital`	$5.89B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$214.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$214.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-848.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-848.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-766.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-766.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Total AES Corporation stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$4.06B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$4.06B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$4.26B	USD	Point-in-time
NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS	`MinorityInterest`	$4.26B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE STOCK OF SUBSIDIARIES, AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$48.62B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE STOCK OF SUBSIDIARIES, AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$48.62B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE STOCK OF SUBSIDIARIES, AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$47.41B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE STOCK OF SUBSIDIARIES, AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$47.41B	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, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.91M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.07M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesOutstanding`	711.07M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.71M	shares	Point-in-time
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	859.71M	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
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
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	147.80M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	147.80M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	148.64M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	148.64M	shares	Point-in-time

Income Statement 116 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`	$2.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Total Revenue	`Revenues`	$2.93B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Product and Service Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.48B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Product and Service Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.48B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Product and Service Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of Product and Service Sold	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$2.47B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$441.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$441.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$619.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating margin	`GrossProfit`	$619.00M	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`	$77.00M	USD	1 Quarter
General and administrative expenses	`GeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$77.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$357.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$357.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$342.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$342.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$357.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$357.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$105.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$69.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest income	`InvestmentIncomeInterest`	$69.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss on extinguishment of debt	`GainsLossesOnExtinguishmentOfDebt`	$-8.00M	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`	$52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense	`OtherExpenses`	$52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense	`OtherExpenses`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other expense	`OtherExpenses`	$38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$7.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other income	`OtherNonoperatingIncome`	$35.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Asset impairment expense	`OtherAssetImpairmentCharges`	$49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	`ForeignCurrencyTransactionGainLossBeforeTax`	$-10.00M	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
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-22.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$277.00M	USD	1 Quarter
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE TAXES AND EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF AFFILIATES	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesMinorityInterestAndIncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$277.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$-16.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax benefit (expense)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$17.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net equity in losses of affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net equity in losses of affiliates	`IncomeLossFromEquityMethodInvestments`	$-34.00M	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 income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-119.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-119.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-154.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-154.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`NetIncomeLoss`	$46.00M	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
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	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	3 Qtrs
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
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
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	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.62	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	3 Qtrs
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.07	USD	3 Qtrs
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
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION COMMON STOCKHOLDERS	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.07	USD	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	1 Quarter
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	712.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	3 Qtrs
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted, Total	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	713.00M	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 228 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$318.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$318.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$337.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Depreciation, amortization, and accretion of AROs	`DepreciationAndAmortization`	$337.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Gain (loss) on disposal and sale of business interests	`GainLossOnSaleOfBusiness`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$49.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Impairment expense	`AssetImpairmentCharges`	$46.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$222.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$222.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Deferred income tax expense	`DeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$102.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$102.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Emissions Allowance Expense	`EmissionsAllowanceExpense`	$47.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-98.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other	`OtherNoncashIncomeExpense`	$-129.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$99.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$99.00M	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`	$28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in inventory	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$28.00M	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 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 prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-169.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInPrepaidDeferredExpenseAndOtherAssets`	$-169.00M	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`	$-18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
(Increase) decrease in other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$-18.00M	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 accounts payable and other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$3.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other current liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$3.00M	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`	$-83.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in income tax payables, net and other tax payables	`IncreaseDecreaseInIncomeTaxesPayableNetOfIncomeTaxesReceivable`	$-83.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Increase (decrease) in other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingLiabilities`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$545.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$545.00M	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`	$1.25B	USD	1 Quarter
Capital expenditures	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$1.25B	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`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Businesses and Interest in Affiliates	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesAndInterestInAffiliates`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesAndInterestsInAffiliates`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses and Interests in Affiliates	`ProceedsFromDivestitureOfBusinessesAndInterestsInAffiliates`	$5.00M	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`	$33.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sale of short-term investments	`ProceedsFromSaleOfShortTermInvestments`	$33.00M	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`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$144.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchase of short-term investments	`PaymentsToAcquireShortTermInvestments`	$18.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions and loans to equity affiliates	`PaymentsForAdvanceToAffiliate`	$1.00M	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
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	`PaymentsForEmissionsAllowances`	$39.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets	`PaymentsForEmissionsAllowances`	$39.00M	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`	$112.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$112.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$4.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other investing	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$4.00M	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`	$-1.28B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash used in investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.28B	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
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$1.19B	USD	1 Quarter
Borrowings under the revolving credit facilities	`ProceedsFromLinesOfCredit`	$1.19B	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
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$451.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments under the revolving credit facilities	`RepaymentsOfLinesOfCredit`	$451.00M	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
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$255.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from (Repayments of) Commercial Paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$255.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	$800.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of recourse debt	`IssuanceOfRecourseDebt`	$800.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfRecourseDebt`	$774.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfRecourseDebt`	$774.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfRecourseDebt`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfRecourseDebt`	-	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`	$1.29B	USD	1 Quarter
Issuance of non-recourse debt	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfNonrecourseDebt`	$1.29B	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`	$759.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of non-recourse debt	`RepaymentsOfNonrecourseDebt`	$759.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financing fees	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$21.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Payments for financing fees	`PaymentsOfFinancingCosts`	$21.00M	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`	$-486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	`PurchasesUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$-486.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	`PurchasesUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$-317.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Purchases under supplier financing arrangements	`PurchasesUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$-317.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements	`RepaymentsOfObligationsUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$628.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Repayments of obligations under supplier financing arrangements	`RepaymentsOfObligationsUnderSupplierFinancingArrangements`	$628.00M	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`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Distributions to noncontrolling interests	`PaymentsToMinorityShareholders`	$84.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	$245.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	$245.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Sales to Noncontrolling Interests	`SalesToNoncontrollingInterests`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid on AES common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$125.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Dividends paid on AES common stock	`PaymentsOfDividendsCommonStock`	$125.00M	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
Payments for financed capital expenditures	`PaymentsForFinancedCapitalExpenditures`	$7.00M	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
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`	$1.32B	USD	1 Quarter
Net cash provided by financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.32B	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
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Change Of Discontinued And Held For Sale Businesses	`NetCashChangeOfDiscontinuedAndHeldForSaleBusinesses`	$-52.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net Cash Change Of Discontinued And Held For Sale Businesses	`NetCashChangeOfDiscontinuedAndHeldForSaleBusinesses`	$-52.00M	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
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, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Restricted Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$527.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.04B	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`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.04B	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`	$2.56B	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`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, ending	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$267.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for interest, net of amounts capitalized	`InterestPaidNet`	$267.00M	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`	$68.00M	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`	$60.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	`IncomeTaxesPaidNet`	$60.00M	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`	$60.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease Obligation Incurred	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$60.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease Obligation Incurred	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$124.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Lease Obligation Incurred	`CapitalLeaseObligationsIncurred`	$124.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Conversion of Stock, Amount Converted	`ConversionOfStockAmountConverted1`	-	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
Non-cash contributions from noncontrolling interests	`NonCashContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterests`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash contributions from noncontrolling interests	`NonCashContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterests`	$42.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash contributions from noncontrolling interests	`NonCashContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterests`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Non-cash contributions from noncontrolling interests	`NonCashContributionsFromNoncontrollingInterests`	-	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`	$125.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Dividends declared but not yet paid	`DividendsPayableCurrentAndNoncurrent`	$125.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.53B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets, net of $0 allowance for both periods	`OtherAssetsCurrent`	$1.34B	USD	Point-in-time
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-15.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Loss (gain) on realized/unrealized derivatives	`LossGainOnRealizedunrealizedDerivatives`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter

Stockholders Equity 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustment, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$30.00M	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`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments, net of income tax	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	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
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
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	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTax`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTax`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTax`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Financial Liability, Fair Value Option, after Tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossFinancialLiabilityFairValueOptionAfterTax`	$3.00M	USD	Point-in-time
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-90.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-90.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.47B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`StockholdersEquity`	$3.64B	USD	Point-in-time
Reclassifications of Temporary to Permanent Equity	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	$-38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications of Temporary to Permanent Equity	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	$-38.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications of Temporary to Permanent Equity	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassifications of Temporary to Permanent Equity	`ReclassificationsOfTemporaryToPermanentEquity`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contributions from noncontrolling interests	`ProceedsFromMinorityShareholders`	$26.00M	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, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	`PreferredStockValue`	$838.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.18	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.18	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.17	USD	1 Quarter
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	`CommonStockDividendsPerShareDeclared`	$0.17	USD	1 Quarter
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.80B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Value	`TreasuryStockValue`	$1.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.72B	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$293.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$214.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$214.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	147.80M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	147.80M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	148.64M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	148.64M	shares	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 64 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
NET INCOME (LOSS)	`ProfitLoss`	$278.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME (LOSS)	`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
NET INCOME (LOSS)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
NET INCOME (LOSS)	`ProfitLoss`	$-73.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$-44.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationTax`	$25.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$6.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationTax`	$6.00M	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
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationGainLossArisingDuringPeriodNetOfTax`	$30.00M	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 adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$30.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total foreign currency translation adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-43.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-107.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$-107.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $25 and $(44), respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossBeforeReclassificationAfterTax`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$2.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $6 and $0, respectively	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossReclassificationAfterTax`	$14.00M	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`	$-121.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total change in fair value of derivatives	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTaxParent`	$-121.00M	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`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Total pension adjustments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	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
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
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-90.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-90.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$158.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$436.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$436.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-163.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-96.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-96.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-127.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-127.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$-36.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$532.00M	USD	1 Quarter
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$532.00M	USD	1 Quarter

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