Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The best available evidence from IEA, IRENA, BNEF, and multiple peer-reviewed sources consistently shows that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below new-build coal in the majority of major global markets. The IEA confirmed solar as the 'cheapest electricity in history' as far back as 2021, and subsequent data through 2025 shows the cost gap has widened further. The key qualification is that 'cheaper' in these comparisons refers to new-build LCOE — when the comparison shifts to existing coal…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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