Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		8 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2016
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 15,874	$ 1,287	$ (15,367)	$ 8,660
Other comprehensive income:
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges	0	0	3,156	0
Total comprehensive income (loss)	15,874	1,287	(12,211)	8,660
Less: Predecessor comprehensive loss prior to IPO on June 24, 2015	0	(3,441)	(16,939)	0
Comprehensive income subsequent to IPO	15,874	4,728	4,728	8,660
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests	8,281	3,695	3,695	(14,263)
Comprehensive income attributable to 8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares	$ 7,593	$ 1,033	$ 1,033	$ 22,923