Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In the first five months of 2026, utility-scale solar generation surpassed natural gas generation in CAISO. Solar electricity generation in the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) over the first five months of 2026 increased 21% compared with the same period ... [continued]

Solar generation in CAISO increased 21% from January through May compared with the same period in 2024, the Energy Information Administration said.

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. In the first five months of 2026, utility-scale solar generation surpassed natural gas generation in…

California solar generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days in 2026 as battery storage surged.