May 21, 2026 - News
Charted: Texas solar is surpassing coal
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Utility-scale solar power generation is expected to soar past coal-fired power in Texas this year — and the gap will keep widening in 2027, per the Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Why it matters: The heart of the nation's oil-and-gas industry is also renewables country thanks to abundant resources, developer-friendly rules, rising demand and more.
Stunning stat: The EIA expects 40% of all U.S. solar capacity additions this year to be in Texas.
- Meanwhile, Texas power grid operator ERCOT doesn't have any plans to build new coal plants, per the EIA.