Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time
Solar power generated more electricity than coal in the US for the first time in May, reaching 12.8% of the total mix. This milestone occurred despite federal policies favoring coal over renewable energy.
Why it matters
It marks a significant shift in the US energy landscape, demonstrating the market-driven transition toward renewables despite political headwinds.
A herd of sheep graze near solar panels in Saltillo, Texas. Photograph: Angela Piazza/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images View image in fullscreen A herd of sheep graze near solar panels in Saltillo, Texas. Photograph: Angela Piazza/The Dallas Morning News via Getty Images US news Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
The framing emphasizes the success of renewables in opposition to the current administration's energy policy.
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