EnergyReader · 2026-08-02 06:27

California solar beats gas on 82% of days as gas generation drops 60%

By EnergyReader Newsroom · August 2, 2026

Solar outperformed natural gas on 82% of days in the California Independent System Operator's wholesale market during the first five months of 2026, with gas generation from the fleet falling 60% compared with the same period in 2024. Solar generation rose 21% over that interval, according to Canary Media's analysis of CAISO data.

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