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Document And Entity Information - shares
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Nov. 16, 2016
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name ABCO Energy, Inc.  
Document Type POS AM  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   217,866,385
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 Sep. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3