Electricity Generation

Solar surpasses coal globally as US installations keep climbing in 2026

Solar power has crossed a milestone, outgenerating coal worldwide in H1 2026, even as US policy shifts toward fossil fuels.

Solar outshines coal in US power generation milestone

In May, solar energy surpassed coal in US electricity generation, marking a historic shift as solar supplied 12.8% of the nation's power. Despite federal policies favoring coal, solar has remained the fastest-growing energy source, reflecting shifting market dynamics and investor preferences.