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Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Solar power in the US surpassed coal in electricity generation for the first time in May 2026, according to reports by Ember, Solar Energy Industries Association, and Wood Mackenzie. Despite federal policies favoring coal under President Trump, solar remains the leading source of new power, with coal's share declining to its fourth-lowest monthly level.
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