Solar Surpasses Coal Across U.S.

For the first time ever, solar power outpaced coal nationwide in May, capturing 12.8% of U.S. electricity versus coal’s 12.2% — a dramatic reversal from just five years ago when coal dominated at nearly 20%. Solar has more than doubled its share while coal’s fell by half, signaling a historic shift as the Sun becomes America’s fastest-growing power source. States like Nevada and Arizona are leading the charge, fueled by plummeting solar costs and rising demand — especially from data centers — making solar-plus-storage a quick grid solution. Analysts predict solar will overtake coal annually within two to three years, even as coal gets some support. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bbe0be98737cb525