| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 10, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001697500 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 10, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | SOLARIS ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE, INC. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-38090 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-5223109 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 9651 Katy Freeway |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 300 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77024 |
| City Area Code | (281) |
| Local Phone Number | 501-3070 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SEI |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
