As solar breaks records, its security must catch up

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The rapid growth of the solar power industry, with the U.S. generating more electricity from solar than coal as of May 2026, introduces significant security risks during infrastructure construction that require enhanced physical defense strategies.

In May 2026, U.S. solar power hit a historic milestone by generating more electricity than coal for the first time, but rapid industry expansion brings critical security risks, particularly during construction, that require scalable and proactive physical defense strategies to protect valuable assets. The post As solar breaks records, its security must catch up appeared first on pv magazine Global.