Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence from multiple sources — including the IEA, IRENA, University of Surrey research, and energy analysts — shows that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen to roughly $0.04/kWh globally, which is below coal's cost in most major markets. The claim holds for new-build comparisons in the majority of countries, but important qualifications apply: coal can still be cheaper in regions with very low extraction costs, heavy subsidies, or high solar construction costs (notably parts of…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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