Renewables exceed 30% of US electricity generation in first half of 2026

Solar, wind, and battery storage drove renewables to over 30% of U.S. electrical generation in the first five months of 2026, with the sector growing more than 10% year-over-year, according to new EIA data.

First covered Jul 23, 2026 · 7:05 PM PT · 1 article

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3h CleanTechnica Renewables Provide More Than 30% of US Electricity — Washington DC — New data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign, reveal growth of more than…

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