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Solar Energy Systems, Net - Components of Solar Energy Systems, Net (Details) - Solar energy systems, net - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] |  |  |
Solar energy systems in service | $ 6,755 | $ 6,785 |
Initial direct costs related to customer solar energy system lease acquisition costs | 104 | 104 |
Solar energy systems, gross | 6,859 | 6,889 |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (1,643) | (1,418) |
Solar energy systems, gross, less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 5,216 | 5,471 |
Solar energy systems under construction | 1 | 2 |
Solar energy systems pending interconnection | 12 | 16 |
Solar energy systems, net | 5,229 | 5,489 |
Depreciation and amortization expense | 235 | 235 | $ 236
Gross solar energy system under lease pass through fund arrangement | 740 | 802 |
Gross solar energy system under lease pass through fund arrangements accumulated depreciation | $ 157 | $ 148 |

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