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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]    
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ 275 $ (73)
Foreign currency translation activity:    
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of $0 income tax for all periods 2 30
Total foreign currency translation adjustments 2 30
Derivative activity:    
Change in fair value of derivatives, net of income tax benefit (expense) of $(2) and $25, respectively 9 (107)
Reclassification to earnings, net of income tax benefit of $1 and $6, respectively 2 (14)
Total change in fair value of derivatives 11 (121)
Pension activity:    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Defined Benefit Plan, Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, after Tax 0 (1)
Total pension adjustments 0 (1)
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 13 (90)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) 288 (163)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable stock of subsidiaries 200 127
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE AES CORPORATION $ 488 $ (36)