Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence from multiple energy analyses, including IEA data and IRENA reports, shows that new utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen to roughly $38–$78/MWh globally, undercutting new coal plants in most major countries and regions. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar is the 'cheapest electricity in history' in most major markets, and subsequent data through 2025-2026 reinforces that solar undercuts new coal in well over 90% of new global power projects. The 'Mostly True' rather than…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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