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Number of Independent Third Parties in Agreement

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Restructuring And Related Cost, Number Of Positions Eliminated, Percent Of Workforce

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The expected number of positions to be eliminated as a result of restructuring activities.

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Discloses the amount charged against the accrued restructuring reserves, or earnings if not previously accrued, during the period for the specified type of restructuring cost.

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Amount of expenses associated with exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Amount of expenses for special or contractual termination benefits provided to current employees involuntarily terminated under a benefit arrangement associated exit or disposal activities pursuant to an authorized plan. Excludes expenses related to one-time termination benefits, a discontinued operation or an asset retirement obligation.

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Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
Restructuring - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 30, 2021 USD ($) counterpartyMember	Oct. 03, 2021 USD ($)	Apr. 04, 2021 USD ($) employee	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Dec. 29, 2019 employee	Oct. 03, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2020 employee
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges		$ (230)		$ (97)		$ 4,344	$ 2,738
Number of independent third parties in agreement \| counterpartyMember	2
January 2021 Restructuring Plan:
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 1,200
Restructuring incurred cost						3,600
December 2019 Restructuring Plan:
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring incurred cost						11,000
Facility Closing \| January 2021 Restructuring Plan:
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization, number of jobs affected \| employee			170
Facility Closing \| January 2021 Restructuring Plan: \| Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, exiting period			3 months
Facility Closing \| January 2021 Restructuring Plan: \| Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring and related cost, exiting period			6 months
Spinoff \| January 2021 Restructuring Plan: \| Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			$ 7,000
Severance costs						4,000
Real estate lease termination and other associated costs			3,000
Spinoff \| January 2021 Restructuring Plan: \| Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges			9,000
Severance costs						$ 5,000
Real estate lease termination and other associated costs			$ 4,000
Spinoff \| December 2019 Restructuring Plan: \| Minimum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization, number of jobs affected \| employee					145
Restructuring and related cost, exiting period					12 months
Reorganization, number of jobs affected as a percentage of global workforce					3.00%
Spinoff \| December 2019 Restructuring Plan: \| Minimum \| SunPower Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization, number of jobs affected \| employee					65
Spinoff \| December 2019 Restructuring Plan: \| Minimum \| SunPower Energy Services
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization, number of jobs affected \| employee								80
Spinoff \| December 2019 Restructuring Plan: \| Maximum
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization, number of jobs affected \| employee					160
Restructuring and related cost, exiting period					18 months
Spinoff \| December 2019 Restructuring Plan: \| Maximum \| SunPower Technologies
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization, number of jobs affected \| employee					70
Spinoff \| December 2019 Restructuring Plan: \| Maximum \| SunPower Energy Services
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Reorganization, number of jobs affected \| employee								90