Solar surpassed coal and wind in US electricity generation in May

New Energy Information Administration data shows solar was the nation's top source of electricity in May, marking a milestone in the energy transition as renewables continue to displace fossil fuels.

First covered Jul 24, 2026 · 8:41 AM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

Solar surpassed coal and wind in US electricity generation in May — Image via electrek.co

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64d Electrek Solar generated more electricity than coal and wind in May – EIA data — In May alone, solar-generated electricity exceeded that of both coal and wind, according to new data just released by the US Energy Information Administration…

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