v3.22.4
Financial information by segment, Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges recognized (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges $ (473,638) $ (439,441) $ (408,604)
Renewable Energy [Member]      
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges (434,042) (432,138) (350,785)
Efficient Natural Gas & Heat [Member]      
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges (5,430) 23,910 (26,563)
Transmission Lines [Member]      
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges (32,466) (31,286) (30,889)
Water [Member]      
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges (1,700) 73 (367)
North America [Member]      
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges (182,159) (152,946) (197,643)
South America [Member]      
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges (80,039) (57,214) (39,191)
EMEA [Member]      
Financial information by segment [Abstract]      
Depreciation, amortization and impairment charges $ (211,440) $ (229,281) $ (171,770)