Other Assets, net (Details) (USD $)	Oct. 31, 2014		Oct. 31, 2013
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	$ 4,000,000
Long-term stack residual value	2,725,000	[1]	2,898,000	[1]
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net	0	[2]	1,721,000	[2]
Other	521,000		846,000
Other Assets, Net	3,729,000		5,465,000
Letter of Credit [Member]
Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net	$ 483,000	[3]	$ 0	[3]

[1] Relates to expected residual value for module exchanges performed under the Company's service agreements where the useful life extends beyond the contractual term of the service agreement and the Company obtains title for the module from the customer upon expiration or non-renewal of the service agreement. If the Company does not obtain rights to title from the customer, the cost of the module is expensed at the time of the module exchange.

[2] Represents the long-term portion of debt issuance costs capitalized relating to the convertible debt issuance. At October 31, 2014, the convertible notes have been converted and the debt issuance costs have been adjusted to additional paid in capital.

[3] Represents the long-term portion of direct deferred finance costs relating to securing a $40.0 million loan facility and will be amortized over the five-year life of the facility.