Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time

Environment & Energy(theguardian.com)view on HackerNews
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Author: neilfrndes

Date: 6/11/2026

Article Summary:
Solar power surpasses coal as the leading source of electricity in the US for the first time, with 12.8% of the nation's electricity coming from solar in May.