Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim holds up well across multiple authoritative sources. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar was already cheaper than coal and gas 'in most major countries,' and by 2025-2026 IRENA, BNEF, and academic research extended that finding further — a UN report found solar 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on average, and analysis from the University of Surrey found solar the cheapest source of electricity in the sunniest regions globally. The main qualification is that 'most countries' as a st…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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