Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence — including the IEA's 2021 finding that solar is the 'cheapest electricity in history' cheaper than coal and gas in most major countries, a 2025 UN report showing solar is 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, and a University of Surrey study published in October 2025 — consistently shows utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below coal in the majority of major economies. The 'most countries' framing is well-supported for new-build comparisons, but important qualifications apply:…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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