Note 11 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Detail) - Other Intangible Assets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Intangible Assets, Gross	$ 3,100	$ 3,100	[1]
Intangible Assets, Impairment Charge	(148)		[1]
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(1,249)	(535)	[1]
Intangible Assets, Net	1,703	2,565	[1]
Patents [Member]
Intangible Assets Estimated Useful Life (in months)	57 months	57 months	[1]
Intangible Assets, Gross	2,700	2,700	[1]
Intangible Assets, Impairment Charge			[1]
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(997)	(426)	[1]
Intangible Assets, Net	1,703	2,274	[1]
Customer Relationships [Member]
Intangible Assets Estimated Useful Life (in months)	33 months	33 months	[1]
Intangible Assets, Gross	400	400	[1]
Intangible Assets, Impairment Charge	(148)		[1]
Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(252)	(109)	[1]
Intangible Assets, Net	$ 0	$ 291	[1]

[1] As adjusted to reflect the balances of Solar Power, Inc. beginning March 31, 2011, at the carrying value of LDK as required under the accounting guidelines for a transfer of an entity under common control (refer to Note 5 -Acquisition of Solar Green Technology).