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For the first time, solar power generated more electricity in the US than coal in May, marking a milestone in the country's energy transition. The milestone underscores solar's growth despite federal policies favoring coal, with solar and battery storage now dominating new power generation.

For the first year on record, wind and solar produced more electricity than coal in the U.S.

In the first quarter of 2026, US solar and hydroelectric growth pushed coal off the grid, with solar output up 24% and overall renewable growth outpacing demand, leading to a 10% drop in coal use.