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Derivatives - Foreign Currency Derivatives (Details) - 12 months ended Dec. 31, 2018 - Foreign currency derivatives - Cash Flow Hedges of Existing Debt
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
USD ($)
EUR (€)
Derivative [Line Items]    
Pay Notional $ 1,241  
Receive Notional | €   € 1,100
Fair value gain (loss) at December 31, 2018 52  
Southern Power | Maturity Date June 2022    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Pay Notional $ 677  
Pay Rate 2.95%  
Receive Notional | €   600
Receive Rate 1.00%  
Fair value gain (loss) at December 31, 2018 $ 25  
Southern Power | Maturity Date June 2026    
Derivative [Line Items]    
Pay Notional $ 564  
Pay Rate 3.78%  
Receive Notional | €   € 500
Receive Rate 1.85%  
Fair value gain (loss) at December 31, 2018 $ 27