Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014	Aug. 31, 2015	Sep. 28, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 1,287	$ (2,842)	$ (15,367)	$ 1,018
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges			3,156
Total comprehensive income (loss)	1,287	(2,842)	(12,211)	1,018
Less: Predecessor comprehensive loss prior to initial public offering on June 24, 2015	(3,441)	$ (2,842)	(16,939)	$ 1,018
Comprehensive income subsequent to initial public offering	4,728		4,728
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	3,695		3,695
Comprehensive income attributable to 8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares	$ 1,033		$ 1,033