Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The weight of evidence from authoritative sources — including the IEA, IRENA-linked UN reports, and academic research — supports that utility-scale solar LCOE is now below coal in most major economies and in most new-build comparisons globally. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar was the 'cheapest electricity in history' and cheaper than coal and gas in most major countries, and subsequent data through 2025-2026 reinforces that trajectory. The main qualification is that 'most countries' depend…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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