In May, solar generated more electricity than either coal or wind across the United States for the first time in a single month. Energy Information Administration show solar produced 47,147 gigawatt-hours, ahead of coal's 45,119.
In May, solar generated more electricity than either coal or wind across the United States for the first time in a single month.
Energy Information Administration show solar produced 47,147 gigawatt-hours, ahead of coal's 45,119.
The agency projects that solar, wind, and battery storage will add about 83 gigawatts of new capacity by May 2027.
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In May, solar generated more electricity than either coal or wind across the United States for the first time in a single month. Energy Information Administration show solar produced 47,147 gigawatt-hours, ahead of coal's 45,119. The agency projects that solar, wind, and battery storage will add about 83 gigawatts of new capacity by May 2027.
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