Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The documented evidence from IRENA, IEA, and multiple research institutions strongly supports that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below new coal generation costs across a large majority of countries and regions globally. The IEA confirmed solar as the 'cheapest electricity in history' as of 2021, and subsequent data through 2025-2026 shows solar LCOE around $40/MWh versus coal typically at $60-$100+/MWh in most markets. The 'most countries' framing is well-supported by aggregated global da…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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