Solar Power Surpasses Coal in U.S. Electricity Generation for First Time
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By Fred Pearce
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Summary
In a historic first for the United States, solar power generated more electricity than coal last month, reaching an all-time high of 12.8% of the nation's electricity supply. This milestone reflects the rapid growth of renewable energy adoption and the ongoing decline of America's aging coal power plants.
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Solar output reached an all-time high last month, supplying 12.8 percent of the nation's electricity.
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