Solar Power Surpasses Hydroelectric Generation in US for First Time After 35% Growth
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Summary
The article reports on the US Energy Information Administration's 2025 electricity generation data, revealing a mixed picture. While overall electricity demand increased and coal use saw a resurgence, solar power experienced remarkable 35% growth, surpassing hydroelectric power for the first time in US history. The data shows solar's continued expansion despite some setbacks in the broader energy transition.
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The bad news is that overall demand rose appreciably, and a fair chunk of that was met by additional coal use.
On the good side, solar continued its run of astonishing growth, generating 35 percent more power than a year earlier and surpassing hydroelectric power for the first time.
Coal makes a bit of a comeback, if only by accident.
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