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Germany achieved a historic milestone in July 2026, feeding 12 billion kWh of solar electricity into the public grid in a single month, according to IWR analysis. The article also explains the EEG differential cost mechanism and the role of legacy installations.
For the first time, wind and solar power have overtaken fossil fuels in Germany's electricity generation, marking a milestone in the country's energy transition.
US solar power surpassed coal generation for the first time in April 2026, though a significant portion of solar comes from rooftop installations that do not go through the grid.
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.
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.
US automakers like Ford and GM are pivoting from struggling EV programs to battery energy storage systems, repurposing plants and forming partnerships to supply utilities and data centers, with Ford's new Ford Energy subsidiary driving a 13% stock surge.
Research shows that sulfur dioxide aerosols from coal burning reduce solar power production by up to 7.7% in regions with high coal usage, offsetting growth in countries like China. The study highlights an additional incentive to transition away from coal.