U.S. Solar Power Generation Passes Coal For First Time

U.S. Solar Power Generation Passes Coal For First Time

For the first time ever, more U.S. electricity was generated from solar power than coal in May. Wyoming energy experts say that’s a reflection of greater demand for power than a decline in coal, and that “coal's not going away anytime soon."

Solar Beat Coal in US Electricity Mix for the First Time in May

Coal’s share has nearly halved over the last five years, while solar’s has more than doubled. But tariffs and permitting delays could slow growth in the years ahead. The transition away from fossil fuels is often framed as a long-term process, but recent data suggests the shift is already happening. Solar power has now crossed a major threshold in the US, surpassing coal in the electricity generation mix for the first time. Despite the Trump adm…