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VIEs - PPAs (Details) | Dec. 31, 2024 MW
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Equity Method Investment, Nonconsolidated Investee or Group of Investees [Member] |
Purchased Power Agreements [Abstract] |
Generating capacity (in MW) | 3,751

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- Definition Generating capacity under long-term purchased power agreements. + References No definition available. + Details
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