Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence from multiple authoritative sources — including the IEA, IRENA, BNEF, and University of Surrey research — consistently shows that new utility-scale solar PV has a lower LCOE than new coal-fired power in most major economies as of 2025-2026. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar was already 'the cheapest electricity in history' in the world's best schemes, and subsequent data shows the trend has continued and widened. The key qualification is that 'most countries' as a uni…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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