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US Renewable Energy Surpasses 30% of Electricity Generation Amid Rapid Growth

Renewable energy sources in the US have crossed the 30% mark of total electricity generation in early 2026, driven by significant gains in solar, wind, and battery storage capacity.

David Park 6m ago 2 min read

Climate

Europe’s Solar Power Surpasses Coal to Become Largest Electricity Source in June 2026

Solar power generated a record 52 TWh in Europe last month, accounting for 25% of the EU’s electricity and overtaking coal for the first time.

David Park Jul 16, 2026 2 min read

Culture

Sunrun pilots program turning rooftop solar into home AI compute power

Sunrun’s new initiative lets solar users monetize excess energy by powering AI home-computing systems, signaling a shift in distributed energy use and consumer tech integration.

Maya Chen Jul 14, 2026 2 min read

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Stories tagged solar

US Renewable Energy Surpasses 30% of Electricity Generation Amid Rapid Growth

Europe’s Solar Power Surpasses Coal to Become Largest Electricity Source in June 2026

Sunrun pilots program turning rooftop solar into home AI compute power