Industry
U.S. solar power output overtakes coal in monthly generation
U.S. solar power generation exceeded coal generation on a monthly basis for the first time, Cleantechnica reported, citing data from energy analytics firm Ember. Ember said U.S. solar output in May 2026 hit a record 45.5 TWh, up 17 percent from a year earlier, making solar the country’s third-largest power source after natural gas and nuclear. Ember said coal’s share fell as solar’s share rose over five years.
