Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported by multiple authoritative sources. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar is cheaper than coal and gas 'in most major countries,' and IRENA's 2025 data shows utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen roughly 90% since 2010, making it the cheapest new electricity source in the vast majority of global markets. The University of Surrey's 2025 research and a UN report from July 2025 echo this, with solar now running 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on average. The qualifier 'm…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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