California solar surpassed natural gas generation in first five months of 2026

Solar generation in CAISO increased 21% from January through May compared with the same period in 2024, the Energy Information Administration said.

First covered Jun 17, 2026 · 6:00 AM PT · 3 articles · no longer in the live window

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8d Electrek California solar is crushing natural gas this year — California’s utility-scale solar plants are generating more electricity than natural gas for most days of the year in 2026, according to new data from the US…

8d CleanTechnica Solar Generation in CAISO Surpassed Natural Gas in the First 5 Months of 2026 — In the first five months of 2026, utility-scale solar generation surpassed natural gas generation in CAISO. Solar electricity generation in the California…

9d Utility Dive California gas generation down 60% from 2024 as solar, imports surge — Solar generation in CAISO increased 21% from January through May compared with the same period in 2024, the Energy Information Administration said.

Appeared in: 2026-06-19 (#13)

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