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Financial information by segment, Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges recognized (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ (310,960) | $ (332,925) | $ (261,301)
Renewable Energy [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (282,376) | (304,235) | (232,699)
Electric Transmission [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (28,584) | (28,690) | (28,602)
North America [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (123,726) | (129,478) | (129,091)
South America [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | (40,880) | (62,387) | (41,274)
EMEA [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization, and impairment charges | $ (146,354) | $ (141,060) | $ (90,936)

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