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SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Property, plant and equipment |  |  |
Accumulated depreciation | $ (30,535) | $ (22,322) |
Solar power systems, net | 158,262 | 52,957 |
Depreciation expense | 197,600 | 148,034 | $ 120,834
Solar power systems |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment |  |  |
Solar power systems, net | 182,232 | 70,449 |
Depreciation expense | 6,396 | 6,379 | $ 3,756
Solar power sysetems under construction |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment |  |  |
Solar power systems, net | $ 6,565 | $ 4,830 |

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