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Description of business and basis of presentation - Additional Information (Details)

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Description of business and basis of presentation - Additional Information (Details)
May 18, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Ownerhsip interest in American DG New York, LLC (percent)   51.00%
American DG Energy, Inc.    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Ownership interest (percent) 100.00%