U.S. Breaks Solar and Wind Power Records in May 2025, Outpacing Coal and Shaping a Clean Energy Future

According to new data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), solar and wind power together accounted for a significant portion of the country’s electricity generation in May 2025. Solar energy contributed 7.3% of the total electricity mix, marking an all-time monthly record for the U.S., while wind power made up 12% during the same period. These renewable sources continued to outpace coal, underscoring a major shift in the nation’s energy landscape as utilities and consumers increasingly prioritize clean energy options.

The EIA reports that this growth is due partly to seasonal factors—such as longer daylight hours benefiting solar output—as well as the ongoing addition of new renewable energy projects nationwide. These trends suggest that solar and wind’s role in America’s power grid will keep expanding, potentially breaking even more records in the near future.

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