Sun Takes Lead: U.S. Solar Outpaces Coal in May as New Power Source
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U.S. solar generation surpassed coal in May for the first time (solar 12.8% vs coal 12.2%), with solar becoming the third-largest electricity source behind natural gas and nuclear. Despite Trump’s push to bolster coal, solar and other renewables are driving growth and are the leading source of new power—solar plus battery storage comprised about 91% of new capacity in Q1—signaling a continued shift toward clean energy as analysts expect solar to overtake coal on an annual basis in coming years.
- Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time The Guardian
- For first time, Americans are getting more of their electricity from solar than coal grist.org
- In a U.S. First, Solar Supplied More Power Than Coal Last Month Yale E360
- Solar and Storage Provide Over 90% of New Power in Q1 – SEIA seia.org
- Solar Surpasses Coal in Historic Shift For US Electricity Mix Bloomberg.com
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