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| Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
| Commitments and contingencies | Commitments and Contingencies We guaranteed certain obligations of a former subsidiary of ADGE, EuroSite Power Inc. These guarantees include a payment performance guarantee in respect of collateralized equipment financing loans, with a remaining principal amount outstanding subject to the guarantee. In October 2021, the loan was paid in full. We have no further obligation to Eurosite Power Inc. under this guarantee. | 
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- References No definition available. 
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- Definition The entire disclosure for commitments, contingencies, and guarantees. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef 
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