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Screenshot of theguardian.com: Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time

Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time (theguardian.com)

402 points by neilfrndes 4 months ago | 193 comments

Guardian news article reporting that solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May, surpassing coal for the first time despite Trump administration support for coal.

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Screenshot of arstechnica.com: Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid

Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid (arstechnica.com)

421 points by rbanffy 8 months ago | 366 comments

Ars Technica year-end article on 2025 US energy data showing solar generation grew 35% and passed hydropower, while coal saw a modest comeback.

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Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time(theguardian.com)

Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid(arstechnica.com)

Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time (theguardian.com)

Following 35% growth, solar has passed hydro on US grid (arstechnica.com)