Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The documented evidence strongly supports that utility-scale solar LCOE is now lower than new-build coal in the majority of countries, with global average solar LCOE around $40/MWh undercutting typical new coal costs in most regions. The IEA confirmed solar as the cheapest electricity in history by 2021, and multiple sources through 2025 show this cost advantage has widened. The key qualification is that 'most countries' holds most clearly for new-build comparisons — in some regions with cheap…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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