Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (75% confidence)
The bulk of authoritative evidence supports this claim for utility-scale new-build generation. The IEA confirmed solar as the cheapest electricity source in history as of 2021, IRENA and BNEF data show utility-scale solar LCOE averaging around $0.04/kWh globally versus coal's $0.06–$0.10/kWh range, and a 2025 UN report found solar is 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on average. The claim needs one qualification: LCOE comparisons favor solar most clearly for new-build projects, and some countries w…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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