Solar generates more energy in US than coal for first time | US news

The Guardian·Jun 11

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Solar energy has generated more electricity than coal in the US for the first time. This milestone is also accompanied by reports that wind and solar combined are now producing more electricity than coal. The development appears to mark a shift in the country's energy landscape, with solar energy emerging as a significant source of power.

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