Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Partly True (62% confidence)
The claim is well-supported when applied to new-build comparisons: IRENA's 2025 data shows solar PV at USD 44/MWh globally, and more than 90% of newly commissioned utility-scale renewables undercut the cheapest new fossil fuel alternative in their markets. BloombergNEF says solar is 'the cheapest source of power in many countries' and that coal costs roughly double the benchmark for new utility-scale solar. But 'most countries' as a country-by-country count isn't directly established by any aut…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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