Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported by LCOE data showing solar has fallen to roughly $0.04–0.05/kWh globally while coal typically runs $0.05–0.10/kWh, and major energy research bodies including IRENA and BNEF have documented solar undercutting coal in a growing majority of markets. The main qualification is that no single 2026 source provides a comprehensive country-by-country audit explicitly confirming 'most countries' — the evidence is strong on the trend and direction but not fully verified at…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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