Cover Document
Cover Document | Jan. 06, 2020 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000874761 |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
City Area Code | 703 |
Local Phone Number | 522-1315 |
Written Communications | false |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
Document Type | 8-K/A |
Document Period End Date | Jan. 6, 2020 |
Entity Registrant Name | THE AES CORPORATION |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 4300 Wilson Boulevard, SuiteĀ 1100 |
Entity File Number | 001-12291 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 54-1163725 |
Entity Address, City or Town | Arlington |
Entity Address, State or Province | VA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 22203 |
Trading Symbol | AES |
Entity Listing, Description | NYSE |
Amendment Flag | true |