Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence from multiple authoritative sources — including the IEA, IRENA, and academic research — supports that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below coal in the majority of major economies and most new-build comparisons globally. A UN report found solar 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on average, and the IEA confirmed solar as 'cheapest electricity in history' as far back as 2021. The qualifier 'most countries' is key: solar has NOT undercut coal in every country, particularly…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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