Solar surpasses coal in US electricity generation for first full month in May
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Summary
In May, solar power generated 12.8% of US electricity, surpassing coal at 12.2% for the first time ever across an entire month. Natural gas dominated at 37%. This milestone occurred despite the Trump administration's efforts to boost coal and hinder solar energy. The data comes from think tank Ember, highlighting a significant shift in America's power sector, which has historically been the largest source of US greenhouse gas emissions.
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Coal power made up just 12.2%, a near all-time low, while natural gas dominated the mix at 37%
It's the first time that's happened across an entire month, and it comes despite the Trump administration's efforts to reinvigorate coal and hamper solar.
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