Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The weight of available evidence — including IEA data confirmed as early as 2021 and multiple analyses through 2025-2026 — shows that utility-scale solar LCOE is now below new coal in most major countries and regions. The qualification is important: cost comparisons depend on the measurement methodology (LCOE vs. system value), how subsidies are handled, and whether comparisons are to new-build coal or existing plants. A 2025 University of Surrey study and IEA reporting both confirm solar is th…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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