Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented record strongly supports that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below coal in a large majority of countries, with global average solar LCOE around $0.04/kWh versus coal's typical $0.05–$0.10/kWh. The IEA confirmed as early as 2021 that solar was the 'cheapest electricity in history' in most major economies, and subsequent data through 2025–2026 reinforces that trend. The qualifier 'most countries' is generally supported, but meaningful exceptions exist — particularly in parts o…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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