Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		11 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
		Nov. 30, 2015	Nov. 30, 2017	Nov. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)		$ (24,011)	$ 39,245	$ 12,910
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Realized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges	[1]	3,156	0	0
Total comprehensive income (loss)		(20,855)	39,245	12,910
Less: Predecessor comprehensive loss prior to IPO on June 24, 2015		(16,939)	0	0
Comprehensive income (loss) subsequent to IPO		(3,916)	39,245	12,910
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests		(22,642)	27,838	(14,191)
Comprehensive income attributable to 8point3 Energy Partners LP Class A shares		$ 18,726	$ 11,407	$ 27,101

[1] The realized loss 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 fiscal 2015.