Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Partly True (68% confidence)
For new utility-scale projects, the documented evidence broadly supports solar being cheaper than coal in most major markets — the IEA confirmed solar as 'the cheapest electricity in history' as early as 2021, and multiple sources through 2025-2026 show solar LCOE undercutting coal in the majority of regions. But the claim glosses over an important distinction: existing coal plants, which have already paid off their capital costs, often remain cheaper to operate than building new solar in certa…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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