From California to Texas, solar and storage hit a record 91% of new U.S. power capacity

Solar and battery storage accounted for 91% of new U.S. power capacity in the first half of 2026, with California and Texas setting records for battery discharge and solar generation. Solar has now overtaken coal as a source of U.S. electricity for the first time.

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