Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The weight of evidence from IEA assessments, IRENA data, and multiple peer-reviewed analyses supports that utility-scale solar LCOE is now below coal in the majority of countries globally, with global average solar LCOE around $0.04/kWh versus coal at typically $0.065–0.15/kWh in most markets. The IEA's 2021 World Energy Outlook confirmed solar is the cheapest electricity in history and cheaper than coal and gas in most major countries, a finding that has only strengthened through 2025–2026 as…
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