Jul 27, 2026 · 6 min · 7 segments
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During the first quarter of 2026, solar and energy storage combined to account for 91% of all new electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. grid.
This represents the highest collective quarterly share ever recorded for the two technologies.
Wind generation represented 5% of grid generation additions and natural gas contributed the final 4%.
Collectively, wind and solar represent 96% of all new generating capacity, the highest percentage for renewables ever recorded.
In May 2026, monthly electricity generation from solar resources exceeded generation from coal for the first time in U.S. history.
While solar accounted for a negligible fraction of the national energy mix a decade ago, it now supplies approximately 13% of all power consumed from the grid.
During the first quarter of 2026, solar and energy storage combined to account for 91% of all new electricity generation capacity added to the U.S. grid.
This represents the highest collective quarterly share ever recorded for the two technologies.
Wind generation represented 5% of grid generation additions and natural gas contributed the final 4%.
Collectively, wind and solar represent 96% of all new generating capacity, the highest percentage for renewables ever recorded.
In May 2026, monthly electricity generation from solar resources exceeded generation from coal for the first time in U.S. history.
While solar accounted for a negligible fraction of the national energy mix a decade ago, it now supplies approximately 13% of all power consumed from the grid.
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