Debt (Subsidiary Non-Recourse Debt in Default or Accelerated) (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Debt Details [Line Items]
Debt default amount	$ 325
Materiality threshold for cash distribution from business to Parent	20.00%
PUERTO RICO | Covenant and Payment Violation
Debt Details [Line Items]
Debt default amount	$ 143
Net assets	(170)
AES llumina [Member] | Covenant Violation
Debt Details [Line Items]
Debt default amount	25
Net assets	(29)
Jordan (IPP1 & IPP4) | Covenant Violation
Debt Details [Line Items]
Debt default amount	7
Net assets	(11)
AES Mexico Generation Holdings | Covenant Violation
Debt Details [Line Items]
Debt default amount	150
Net assets	$ (24)