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Note 7 – Solar Energy Systems, Net
Solar energy systems, net, consisted of the following (in millions):
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December 31, |
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December 31, |
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2019 |
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2018 |
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Solar energy systems in service |
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$ |
6,682 |
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$ |
6,431 |
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Initial direct costs related to customer solar energy
system lease acquisition costs |
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102 |
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99 |
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6,784 |
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6,530 |
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Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization (1) |
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(723 |
) |
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(496 |
) |
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6,061 |
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6,034 |
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Solar energy systems under construction |
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18 |
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68 |
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Solar energy systems pending interconnection |
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59 |
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169 |
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Solar energy systems, net (2) |
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$ |
6,138 |
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$ |
6,271 |
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(1) |
Depreciation and amortization expense during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $227 million, $276 million, and $213 million, respectively. |
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(2) |
As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, solar energy systems, net, included $36 million of gross finance leased assets with accumulated depreciation and amortization of $6 million and $4 million, respectively. |
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