Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2015	Nov. 30, 2016	Dec. 28, 2014
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)		$ (24,011)	$ 12,910	$ (1,216)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	[1]	3,156	0	(3,156)
Total comprehensive income (loss)		(20,855)	12,910	(4,372)
Less: Predecessor comprehensive loss prior to IPO on June 24, 2015		(16,939)	0	(4,372)
Comprehensive income (loss) subsequent to IPO		(3,916)	12,910	$ 0
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests		(22,642)	(14,191)
Comprehensive income attributable to 8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares		$ 18,726	$ 27,101

[1] The realized gain on cash flow hedge relates to the Predecessor’s interest swap that was terminated upon closing of the IPO and the remaining ineffective portion was recognized in earnings during the eleven months ended November 30, 2015.