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SOLAR POWER SYSTEMS, NET (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Property, plant and equipment |  |  |
Solar power systems, gross | $ 983,172 | $ 381,907 |
Accumulated depreciation | (31,659) | (17,091) |
Solar power systems, net | 951,513 | 364,816 |
Depreciation expense | 287,130 | 225,351 | $ 266,956
Reclassification of solar power systems to project assets | 119,067 | 263,710 | 0
Interest capitalized - solar power systems, net | 33,097 | 18,666 | 0
Solar power systems in operation |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment |  |  |
Solar power systems, gross | 532,833 | 172,707 |
Depreciation expense | 14,266 | 4,074 | $ 11,212
Solar power systems under construction |  |  |
Property, plant and equipment |  |  |
Solar power systems, gross | $ 450,339 | $ 209,200 |

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