The take away is that Solar and battery projects led the way in the first half of the year. In the mix was also natural gas, wind, hydro, and mention of bio mass. These are only the large scale projects that came online this year. There will be more to follow and they are trending renewable!
In addition to solar the article also goes on to talk about wind power and the progress that is making in the U.S.
The article talks about solar power becoming more desirable by people looking for control in their lives. Rising energy cost, the war in Iran, blackouts caused by problems with the grid are all concerns. Solar energy and battery storage provide predictability and security. In the end a volatile world and unpredictable government may be the driving factor that pushes Solar (and perhaps other renewable energy sources as well) to become the primary source of power for most people.
Solar production exceeded coal again and continues to expand even as this government tries to stop new solar projects limit other renewable power projects.