SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 16, 2026NotebookCheck

Solar overtakes coal in the US for the first time

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Solar surpassed coal in the US electricity mix for the first time in May 2026, generating 12.8% vs. coal's 12.2%, continuing a trend where renewables now collectively outpace natural gas.

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