Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (7,053)	$ (9,166)
Other comprehensive loss:
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges	0	(3,002)
Total comprehensive loss	(7,053)	(12,168)
Less: Predecessor comprehensive loss prior to initial public offering on June 24, 2015	0	12,168
Comprehensive loss subsequent to initial public offering	(7,053)	$ 0
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	(12,361)
Comprehensive income attributable to 8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares	$ 5,308