v3.22.0.1
Project debt, Variations of project debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Project debt [Abstract]    
Cash held to satisfy non-recourse debt agreements $ 254,000 $ 280,000
Total Project Debt [Abstract]    
Beginning balance 5,237,614 4,852,348
Increases 311,489 881,943
Decreases (649,862) (825,318)
Business combinations (Note 5) 327,133 158,265
Currency translation differences (190,181) 170,375
Reclassifications 0 0
Ending balance 5,036,193 5,237,614
Project Debt - Long-term [Member]    
Total Project Debt [Abstract]    
Beginning balance 4,925,268 4,069,909
Increases 54,908 613,604
Decreases (85,259) (272,548)
Business combinations (Note 5) 288,352 149,585
Currency translation differences (140,502) 150,506
Reclassifications (655,093) 214,211
Ending balance 4,387,674 4,925,268
Project Debt - Short-term [Member]    
Total Project Debt [Abstract]    
Beginning balance 312,346 782,439
Increases 256,581 268,339
Decreases (564,603) (552,770)
Business combinations (Note 5) 38,781 8,680
Currency translation differences (49,679) 19,869
Reclassifications 655,093 (214,211)
Ending balance $ 648,519 $ 312,346