https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-yearContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-year#u42857Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:46:12 +0000Utility-scale solar generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days in the CAISO region early this year. Solar output increased 21% from 2024 levels, while natural gas generation dropped 60%. Despite these gains, the state faces criticism regarding high utility rates and power outages. To address climate goals, California regulators are also preparing for the permanent underground burial of carbon dioxide, following orders from state lawmakers issued nearly four years ago.Why it mattersThe shift toward renewables aims to reduce carbon emissions but creates volatility in grid stabili https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-year#u22888Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:21:56 +0000Utility-scale solar generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days in the CAISO region early this year. Solar output rose 21% from 2024 levels while natural gas generation fell 60%. New projects include a 1.9 MWDC portfolio for Pearl Crop.What's confirmed:Utility-scale solar power generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days in early 2026 within the CAISO region.Solar output rose 21% compared to 2024 levels.Natural gas generation dropped 60% over the same period.Renewable America built 1.9 MWDC of solar for Pearl Crop, a family-run nut processing business.Still unconf https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-year#u16406Sat, 27 Jun 2026 21:11:43 +0000Utility-scale solar power generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days in early 2026 within the CAISO region. Solar output rose 21% compared to 2024 levels. Natural gas generation dropped 60% over the same period.What's confirmed:Utility-scale solar generation in the CAISO region surpassed natural gas generation on 82% of days in early 2026.Natural gas generation in California fell 60% compared to 2024 levels.Solar power output increased by 21% compared to 2024.Solar farms tied to California's main grid produced more electricity than gas plants on most days during the first https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-year#u10985Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:16:07 +0000Solar power has generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days this year. Natural gas generation has fallen 60% compared to 2024 levels. This shift follows a surge in solar and energy imports.What's confirmed:California solar power generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days this year.California gas generation is down 60% from 2024. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-yearhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/california-solar-is-crushing-natural-gas-this-year#u7545Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:55:17 +0000Utility-scale solar is now the primary power source in California, outperforming natural gas on most days. Natural gas generation has dropped significantly as solar installations and battery storage increase. This shift is evident in data from the first five months of the year.What's confirmed:Utility-scale solar generated more electricity than natural gas on 82% of days during the first five months of 2026.California natural gas generation is down 60% from 2024.Solar reached 100% of total demand during some hours on 143 of the first 168 days of the year.Solar generation in CAISO surpassed nat