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California produced over half its May electricity from solar, a world record

✇World & Nation
By: Blanca Begert

New batteries to store solar electricity and low demand in May both contributed to high percentage of electricity that came from solar.

© Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times

Arvin, CA - April 16: Solar panels as part of the Pastoria Solar Project during a tour of the Pastoria facilities on Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Arvin, CA. (Eric Thayer / Los Angeles Times)
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