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Solar generation in CAISO surpassed natural gas in the first five months of 2026

Jun 17, 2026

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 in 2024, and natural gas generation decreased by 60%, data from our Hourly Electric Grid Monitor shows.

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Source: EIA Today in Energy — US Government, Public Domain

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