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ACQUISITIONS - MAPLE FLATS SOLAR (Details) - Maple Flats Solar - WECI $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2022 USD ($) MW
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |
Ownership interest of solar generating facility acquired | 80.00%
Capacity of generation unit | MW | 250
Acquisition purchase price, expected | $ | $ 360.0
Duration of offtake agreement for the sale of energy produced | 15 years

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