In May 2026, solar power generated 12.8% of the electricity in the United States, surpassing coal, which generated 12.2%. This data was released by Ember, a global energy thinktank, in conjunction with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie. This marks the first time solar has outpaced coal in electricity generation, occurring despite ongoing federal support for coal.
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Solar Power Surpasses Coal in US Electricity Generation for the First Time
In May 2026, solar energy accounted for 12.8% of US electricity generation, exceeding coal's 12.2%. This milestone reflects the continued growth of solar energy in the US, as reported by Ember, SEIA, and Wood Mackenzie.
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