Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The documented evidence from multiple authoritative sources — including the IEA, IRENA, and academic research — shows that new utility-scale solar is cheaper than new coal across most major economies and, by most aggregate measures, in most parts of the world. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar offered 'the cheapest electricity in history' and was cheaper than coal and gas 'in most major countries.' A 2025 UN report found solar 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, and a University of Surrey study f…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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