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PROJECT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
PROJECT ASSETS |  |  |
Project assets - Acquisition cost | $ 2,220 | $ 119,060 |
Project assets - EPC and other cost | 111,911 | 185,451 |
Total project assets | 114,131 | 304,511 |
Current portion | 111,317 | 235,228 |
Non-current portion | 2,814 | 69,283 |
Impairment charges | $ 0 | $ 2,311 | $ 1,558

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