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Story summary
- Solar generation in California Independent System Operator (CAISO) outpaced natural-gas generation for months of 2026, with solar output up 21% from 2024 and gas output down 60%.
- Solar supplied more electricity than gas on 82% of days, up from 21%, and tripled battery discharge versus 2024.
- Net generation fell 19% despite a 7% demand rise as imports doubled, driven by hydroelectric power and SunZia wind, which delivered 7,122 MW on May 15 2026.
