Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time

Solar power generated more electricity than coal in the United States in May, marking a significant milestone for renewable energy. According to data released by the energy thinktank Ember, solar supplied 12.8% of the nation's electricity, while coal provided 12.2%. This represents the fourth-lowest monthly share for coal on record. The Solar Energy Industries Association and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie also reported on this trend, highlighting the continued growth of solar energy and the decline of coal, despite federal policies that have favored coal. Solar remains the leading source for new power generation in the US. This shift underscores a broader transition in the US energy landscape, with renewables increasingly contributing to the national grid.