Business Combinations - The Unaudited Pro Forma Supplementary Data (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Operating revenues	$ 9,441	$ 8,742
Net income (loss)	(11,090)	$ 2,338
Net income attributable to 8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares	$ 1,849
Net income per Class A share - Basic and Diluted	$ 0.09