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US Solar Overtakes Coal in Monthly Power Generation Milestone
Key Takeaways
- Solar provided 12.8% of US electricity in May 2026, ahead of coal at 12.2%.
- Ember said solar reached a record 45.5 TWh, up 17% year over year.
- Solar became the third-largest electricity source in the US, behind gas and nuclear.
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DT Editorial Team··via cleantechnica.com