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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Number of Reportable Segments | segment | 2 |  |
Impairment loss of investments in affiliates | $ 0 | $ 357 | $ 0
Impairment charges for long-lived assets | 5,938 | 60,330 | 6,084
Project assets impairment | 16,239 | 1,674 | 17,152
CSI Solar Segment |  |  |
Impairment loss of investments in affiliates | 0 | 357 | 0
Impairment charges for long-lived assets | 5,938 | 60,330 | 6,084
Recurrent Energy Segment |  |  |
Project assets impairment | $ 16,239 | $ 1,674 | $ 17,152

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