California generated over half its May electricity from solar, a global first

California's grid ran on solar power for 51% of its electricity in May, setting a world record aided by new battery storage and seasonal low demand.

First covered Jul 31, 2026 · 12:30 AM PT · 2 articles · no longer in the live window

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57d via Bluesky California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record — New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar.

57d Canary Media California was mostly solar-powered in May — a global first — See more from Canary Media’s “Chart of the Week” column . While the Trump administration is busy pointing out that the sun doesn’t shine at night , solar is…

Primary sources

eia.gov Natural gas use for electricity in California falls as solar generation rises - U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA)

More coverage from around the web

digg.com California Hits 51% Solar Share in May Electricity

pv-magazine-usa.com Solar becomes top source of electricity in California – pv magazine USA

chooseenergy.com Solar Energy Generation by State Report July 2026

nbcnews.com California First State to Get 5 Percent of Power from Solar

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Discussion

Bluesky: @akshatrathi.bsky.social Akshat Rathi · 57d ago · 47 ♥ California generated more than half its electricity from solar in May — a new record @blancabegert.bsky.social www.latimes.com/environment/...

Reddit: r/energy0↑ r/energy · 56d ago · 0 comments California was mostly solar-powered in May — a global first

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