Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence from IRENA, IEA, and peer-reviewed research consistently shows that the LCOE of new utility-scale solar is lower than new coal in most countries as of 2025–2026. The IEA confirmed solar as the 'cheapest electricity in history' as early as 2021, and IRENA data shows over 90% of new renewable projects now undercut fossil fuels on cost. The key qualifier is that the comparison is strongest for new-build capacity — in some countries with heavily depreciated, existing coal pl…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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