Equity Method Investments and Variable Interest Entities - Schedule of Maximum Exposure Loss (Details) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2026 USD ($)
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Equity Investment	$ 540
Outstanding Accounts Receivable	17
Other Receivables	322
Contract Assets	32
Loan Commitment	392
Future Equity Contribution Commitments	208
Maximum Future Payments under Debt Guarantees	44
Total	$ 1,555
EMEA 2 Joint Venture
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	20.00%
EMEA 2 Joint Venture \| EMEA 2 Joint Venture Credit Facility
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Percentage guarantee on debt payments	20.00%

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