CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Net loss	$ (2,104,905)	$ (1,368,833)	$ (724,008)
Other comprehensive income/(loss):
Foreign currency translation gain/(loss)	4,300	(3,470)	(4,468)
Change in net unrealized gain/(loss) on available-for-sale securities		9,866	(20,004)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss):
Other-than-temporary impairment of available-for-sale securities		12,806
Comprehensive loss, net of tax	(2,100,605)	(1,349,631)	(748,480)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests	(204)
Total comprehensive loss attributable to Plug Power Inc.	$ (2,100,401)	$ (1,349,631)	$ (748,480)