| Cover Page | Sep. 19, 2019 |
| Cover page. | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 19, 2019 |
| Entity File Number | 1-36518 |
| Entity Registrant Name | NEXTERA ENERGY PARTNERS, LP |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 30-0818558 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 700 Universe Boulevard |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Juno Beach |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33408 |
| City Area Code | 561 |
| Local Phone Number | 694-4000 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Units |
| Trading Symbol | NEP |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001603145 |
