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Solar Energy Systems, Net - Components of Solar Energy Systems, Net (Parenthetical) (Detail) - Solar Energy Systems [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions | Jun. 30, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
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Finance Leased Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross finance leased assets | $ 36.0 | $ 36.0
Accumulated depreciation and amortization on finance leased assets | $ 4.7 | $ 3.8

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