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ACQUISITIONS - SAMSON I (Details) - Samson I Solar Energy Center - WECI $ in Millions | 1 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2023 MW | Jan. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Ownership interest of solar generating facility acquired | 80.00% |
Capacity of generation unit | MW | 250 |
Duration of offtake agreement for the sale of energy produced | 15 years |
Additional ownership interest acquired |  | 10.00%
Additional acquisition purchase price | $ |  | $ 28.1

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