Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
For new utility-scale projects, the documented evidence supports that solar is cheaper than coal in most major countries — the IEA confirmed solar as the cheapest electricity in history in 2021, and multiple sources through 2025-2026 show solar LCOE undercutting coal across most regions globally. The key qualification is that this applies to new-build comparisons: existing coal plants with sunk costs often remain cheaper to operate than building new solar in some markets, especially in parts of…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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