Solar generated more electricity than coal and wind in May – EIA data

Electrek
By Michelle LewisJul 24, 2026, 11:41 am361 ptsTop
In May alone, solar-generated electricity exceeded that of both coal and wind, according to new data just released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign.

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

US Q3 EV Sales Report: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly 128

When the atmosphere slows the Earth: Uncovering a subtle signal of climate change 126

Calls For Special E-Mobility Tariffs To Support Fleet Operators in South Africa 125

Bringing the Sustainability Expo to Your Town 121

Jeep’s Recon Isn’t Astronaut Diaper Rated. It’s Trail Rated. 116

A Colorado Water Trial Could Decide the Future of an Agricultural Valley 65

New California Law Aims to Stop ‘Predatory’ Developers from Moving In on Wildfire-Ravaged Community 47

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.