Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 01, 2012
Components of comprehensive income (loss)
Net Loss	$ (61,969)	$ (74,530)	[1]
Components of comprehensive income (loss):
Translation adjustment	(1,343)	5,998
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	2,835	(5,750)
Income taxes	(533)	1,080
Net change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	959	1,328
Comprehensive loss	(61,010)	(73,202)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	7,273	0
Comprehensive loss attributable to stockholders	$ (53,737)	$ (73,202)

[1] As adjusted to conform to the current period presentation for solar power systems leased and to be leased (see Note 1)