# HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital

Type: Company (HASI)

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## Timeline

- **2026-05**: Solar surpasses coal for first time — Solar supplies 12.8% of U.S. electricity vs. coal's 12.2%, marking a historic inflection point.
- **2021**: Solar holds 5.4% share — Solar power accounts for just 5.4% of U.S. electricity generation, while coal still provides 19.7%.
- **2016**: Natural gas becomes top U.S. power source — Cheaper and more efficient natural gas overtakes coal as the primary fuel for electricity generation.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Solar Hits 12.8% of U.S. Power, Beating Coal (12.2%) for the First Time Ever
2026-06-28 00:30:10 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

In May 2026, solar supplied 12.8% of U.S. electricity, surpassing coal’s 12.2% for the first time. This inflect point reflects a near-doubling of solar’s share in five years and signals accelerating decarbonization. The milestone underscores the viability of renewable energy and its growing role in climate goals.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/solar-beats-coal-first-time-may-2026

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