Solar Energy Systems, Net (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2017

Solar Energy Systems Disclosure [Abstract]

Solar Energy Systems, Net

Solar energy systems, net consists of the following (in thousands):

	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
Solar energy system equipment costs	$	2,637,668		$	2,459,856
Inverters		275,267			260,011
Initial direct costs		125,980			117,587
Total solar energy systems		3,038,915			2,837,454
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(330,427	)		(303,305	)
Add: construction-in-progress		81,936			95,217
Total solar energy systems, net	$	2,790,424		$	2,629,366