Related Parties - Compulsorily Convertible Debentures Narrative (Details)
₨ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
INR (₨)
₨ / shares
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Compulsory convertible debt total   $ 1,295,761 $ 524,111
Unnamed third party | Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD)      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Unsecured compulsorily convertible debentures ₨ 112,100,000.0 1,700  
SunEdison | Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD)      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Unsecured compulsorily convertible debentures ₨ 650,000,000.0 9,800  
Compulsorily convertible debentures value   $ 11,500  
Compulsory convertible debt total     $ 7,600
SunEdison | Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) | Minimum      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Conversion price (rupees per share) | ₨ / shares ₨ 73    
Conversion terms, period from date of allotment 19 years    
SunEdison | Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) | Maximum      
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]      
Conversion price (rupees per share) | ₨ / shares ₨ 224    
Conversion terms, period from date of allotment 20 years