CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (33,723)	$ (44,834)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax of nil:
Foreign currency translation loss	(2,134)	(2,575)
Total comprehensive loss	(35,857)	(47,409)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(996)	392
Comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders of SPI Energy Co., Ltd.	$ (34,861)	$ (47,801)