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Solar to Overtake Coal in Texas Power by 2026, EIA Says
Original: Solar to Surpass Coal in Texas Power Generation in 2026, EIA Says
The US Energy Information Administration projects solar generation in Texas will surpass coal for the first time in 2026, marking a major shift in the state that leads the country in both wind and solar capacity growth. The forecast underscores how falling solar costs and rapid buildout are displacing coal-fired power in the ERCOT grid, accelerating the energy transition in one of the world's largest power markets.
Why now: A federal forecast that renewable energy will displace coal in America's biggest power market signals a milestone in the energy transition.
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