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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Supplementary Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Interest paid, net of interest income received | $ 522,775 | $ 470,947 | $ 512,628
Payments (refunds) on income taxes, net | 60,296 | 22,654 | 1,877
Issuance of shares for acquisition of business | 0 | 55,485 | 528,503
Contingent forward purchase contract | $ 0 | $ 41,938 | 0
Solar | Common Stock |  |  |
Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Amount of shares issued for acquisition |  |  | $ 40,000

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