UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2023	Mar. 31, 2022
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (9,749)	$ (6,786)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax of nil:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	606	65
Total comprehensive loss	(9,143)	(6,721)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1,024)	(604)
Comprehensive loss attributable to shareholder of SPI Energy Co., Ltd.	$ (8,119)	$ (6,117)