Solar beats coal for the first time just as summer heats up
June 11, 2026Updated: June 11, 2026, 1:57 pm EDTPublished: June 11, 2026, 1:44 pm EDT

For the first time on record, solar power generated more electricity in the U.S. than coal in May. The clean-energy milestone comes as we’re all demanding more electricity to stay cool during the summer months. See why analysts say solar is the fastest growing power source in America — and what it means for the climate.