Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The claim is broadly supported by authoritative sources including the IEA, IRENA, and multiple research institutions, all showing solar LCOE has fallen below new coal generation costs across most major markets. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar is the cheapest electricity in history and cheaper than coal and gas in most major countries, and subsequent data through 2025 reinforces that trend. The main qualification is that 'most countries' is supported by trend data and regional analysis rath…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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