Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported by multiple authoritative sources. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar is 'the cheapest electricity in history' and cheaper than coal and gas 'in most major countries,' and a 2025 University of Surrey study and Carbon Credits/Technology Networks reporting confirms solar is cheaper than new coal or gas plants 'in almost every part of the world.' The main qualification is that 'most countries' globally — especially emerging economies with cheap domestic coal, low…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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