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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Details 2) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Supply purchase commitments      
Total purchases under the long-term agreements $ 1,480,120 $ 143,197 $ 213,833
Future minimum obligation using market prices under all supply agreements      
2016 428,252    
2017 529,585    
2018 522,283    
Total 1,480,120    
Property, plant and equipment purchase commitments      
Property, plant and equipment purchase commitments      
Commitments 61,879    
Solar power systems purchase commitments      
Property, plant and equipment purchase commitments      
Commitments $ 473,143