Solar Energy Systems, Net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2017

Solar Energy Systems Disclosure [Abstract]

Solar energy systems, net

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

	June 30, 2017			December 31, 2016
Solar energy system equipment costs	$	2,793,188		$	2,459,856
Inverters	287,833			260,011
Initial direct costs	134,325			117,587
Total solar energy systems	3,215,346			2,837,454
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(359,288		)	(303,305		)
Add: construction-in-progress	95,202			95,217
Total solar energy systems, net	$	2,951,260		$	2,629,366