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Financial investments, Restructuring agreement of Abengoa (Details) - Ten West Link [Member] | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 mi
Restructuring Agreement [Abstract] |
Percentage interest acquired | 12.50%
Length of transmission lines | 114

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