| Cover | May 17, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 17, 2023 |
| Entity File Number | 814-00841 |
| Entity Registrant Name | FS Energy and Power Fund |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001501729 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 27-6822130 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 201 Rouse Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Philadelphia |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19112 |
| City Area Code | (215) |
| Local Phone Number | 495-1150 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | None |
