CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Despite Trump’s Attacks, Solar Outperforms Coal in U.S.
Key Takeaway
Solar's historic outperformance of coal, even amidst political opposition, underscores its fundamental economic competitiveness and growing reliability as a primary energy source for developers and large power consumers.
AI Summary
- •In May 2026, solar energy generation surpassed coal generation in the United States for the first time in history.
- •This milestone was achieved despite significant federal policy headwinds, including cuts to renewable energy grants and stop-work orders on wind projects.
- •The continued growth and market penetration of solar, even under adverse political conditions, signals its increasing viability and economic competitiveness for power developers and large consumers.
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Article Content
Washington, D.C. — In a historic first, solar energy outperformed coal in the United States in May 2026. This milestone arrives despite Donald Trump’s anti-renewable energy policy. Since taking office, Donald Trump has launched attack after attack on renewable energy, including: slashing federal grants, issuing stop work orders on wind projects, and even paying off energy companies to abandon ... [continued] The post Despite Trump’s Attacks, Solar Outperforms Coal in U.S. appeared first on CleanTechnica .