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Ars Technica

US renewable boom passes key milestone in April

Monday, June 29, 2026


Renewable energy generation exceeded coal generation by nearly three times on the US grid in April. Small-scale solar installations contributed to this shift in energy production. The milestone reflects changes in the nation's electricity generation mix over recent years. Coal's share of US electricity generation has declined as renewable capacity has expanded.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/06/solar-outproduced-coal-in-april-but-not-on-the-grid/

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