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 academic research — consistently shows that new utility-scale solar is now cheaper than new coal in the majority of the world's major markets. The IEA confirmed solar as the cheapest electricity in history as far back as 2021, and subsequent reports through 2025 reinforce that solar undercuts coal in most regions where new capacity is being planned. The qualifier 'most countries' is substantially s…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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