Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence from IRENA, the IEA, and multiple energy research organizations shows that the LCOE of new utility-scale solar is lower than new coal in most countries as of 2025. The key qualifier is the word 'new': where existing, fully depreciated coal plants operate with cheap fuel, their marginal running costs can still undercut new solar in some markets, particularly parts of China and India. But for any country building new power capacity — the relevant comparison for most of the…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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