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Accounts Receivable Level 2 (Policies)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]  
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
We bill customers for power plant and module kit sales based on certain milestones being reached. We bill SA's based on the contract price and billing terms of the contracts. The majority of advanced technology contracts are with the U.S. Government. We bill the U.S. Government based on actual recoverable costs incurred, typically in the month subsequent to incurring costs. The remainder of advanced technology contracts are billed based on milestones or costs incurred.