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Document And Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Apr. 01, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ABCO Energy, Inc.  
Document Type 10-K  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   41,440,626
Entity Public Float   $ 352,246
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Central Index Key 0001300938  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Entity Voluntary Filers No  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No  
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY