Key facts
- Solar power generation exceeded coal in the U.S. during May.
- This is the first calendar month on record where solar outpaced coal.
In a landmark development for the U.S. energy sector, solar power generation surpassed that of coal for the first time in May. This historic shift signifies a pivotal moment in the nation's ongoing transition towards renewable energy sources. The data indicates a fundamental change in how the country is powering itself, with solar emerging as a dominant force over the traditional fossil fuel.