Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The weight of authoritative evidence — including the IEA, IRENA, and peer-reviewed research — shows that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below coal in most major economies and most new-build comparisons globally. A 2025 UN/IRENA report found solar PV is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on average, and a University of Surrey study found solar costs as low as £0.02/kWh in the sunniest regions. The claim is accurate in direction and broadly supported, but the specific framing of 'most countri…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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