Utility-scale solar power is projected to surpass coal-fired generation in the ERCOT grid this year as massive capacity additions continue to reshape the state energy mix.
May 16, 2026
The Martin Lake Power Plant in Tatum, Texas, United States
From pv magazine USA
Data from the latest Energy Information Administration Short-Term Energy Outlook indicates a structural shift within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas market. Solar generation is forecast to reach 78,000 GWh in 2026, surpassing the 60,000 GWh projected for coal.
