Cover (Policies) |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2024 | |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Director | AES grants annual equity awards at approximately the same time each year following the approval by the AES Compensation Committee. The AES Compensation Committee and the AES Board of Directors do not take into account material non-public information when determining the timing or terms of equity awards nor does AES time disclosure of material non-public information for the purpose of affecting the value of executive compensation with such equity awards. In 2024, AES did not grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, or similar option-like awards to its employees. |