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Detail of Certain Balance Sheet Accounts (Details) - EnerTech [Member] | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2015
Schedule of Equity Cost Investments [Line Items] |
Cost Method Investments Additional Information | we held an investment in EnerTech Capital Partners II L.P.(“EnerTech), a private investment fund
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage | 2.21%

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