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, BNEF, and recent university research — consistently shows that utility-scale solar LCOE is now below coal in a large majority of major economies and most new-build comparisons globally. The IEA confirmed solar as 'cheapest electricity in history' in 2021, and a 2025 UN-linked report found solar 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on a new-build basis. The qualification is that LCOE comparisons favor solar most cle…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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