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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, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | $ (408,604) | $ (310,755) | $ (362,697)
Renewable Energy [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | (350,785) | (286,907) | (323,538)
Electric Transmission Lines [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | (30,889) | (27,490) | (28,925)
Efficient Natural Gas [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | (26,563) | 3,102 | (10,334)
Water [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | (367) | 541 | 100
North America [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | (197,643) | (116,232) | (166,046)
South America [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | (39,191) | (47,844) | (42,368)
EMEA [Member] |  |  |
Financial information by segment [Abstract] |  |  |
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges | $ (171,770) | $ (146,679) | $ (154,283)

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