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Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities Professional Fees (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Professional fees $ 534us-gaap_AccruedProfessionalFeesCurrent $ 2,181us-gaap_AccruedProfessionalFeesCurrent
Photovoltaics Business    
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]    
Professional fees $ 1,800us-gaap_AccruedProfessionalFeesCurrent
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