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Non-controlling Interests and Redeemable non-controlling Interest - Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest (Details) $ in Thousands |  | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2019 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2019 USD ($) MWac
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Net effect of non-controlling interests |  | $ 16,634 | $ 16,361 | $ 35,976 | $ 35,689 |
Redeemable non-controlling interest, held by related party |  | (3,393) | (7,072) | (7,159) | (13,914) |
Net effect of non-controlling interests |  | 13,241 | 9,289 | 28,817 | 21,775 |
Other Noncontrolling Interests |  |  |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Net effect of non-controlling interests |  | (625) | (476) | (1,234) | (1,293) |
Class A Units | Class A Partnership Units |  |  |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Net effect of non-controlling interests |  | 15,503 | 14,496 | 33,735 | 32,335 |
Non-controlling interests - redeemable tax equity partnership units |  | 1,756 | $ 2,341 | $ 3,475 | $ 4,647 |
Turquoise Solar Facility |  |  |  |  |  |
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |  |
Solar power capacity (megawatt ac) | MWac |  |  |  |  |  | 10
Contributions from redeemable non-controlling interests | $ 2,000 | $ 2,649 |  |  |  | $ 1,403

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