Cover Document
Cover Document | May 07, 2020 | Feb. 28, 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 | |
Document Period End Date | May 7, 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 | false |