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- ›loaded language: 'struggling US coal industry'
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Solar Power Surpasses Coal in U.S. Electricity Generation
Solar power has surpassed coal in electricity generation in the U.S., supplying 12.8% of the nation's electricity in May compared to coal's 12.2%. Despite federal support for coal, solar continues to grow, with expectations to exceed coal generation annually in the near future. President Trump has announced funding to support the coal industry, but experts argue that investments are increasingly favoring solar energy.
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Nicolas Fulghum
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Our neutral summary
Solar power has surpassed coal in electricity generation in the U.S., supplying 12.8% of the nation's electricity in May compared to coal's 12.2%. Despite federal support for coal, solar continues to grow, with expectations to exceed coal generation annually in the near future. President Trump has announced funding to support the coal industry, but experts argue that investments are increasingly favoring solar energy.
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