Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The documented evidence — including IEA findings, IRENA data, University of Surrey research, and UN reports — consistently shows that new utility-scale solar is cheaper than new coal in most parts of the world as of 2025-2026. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar was 'cheapest electricity in history' and cheaper than coal and gas in most major countries, and subsequent reporting through 2025 reinforces that picture. The key qualification is that 'cheaper than coal' applies most clearly to new-b…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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