Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The documented evidence from IEA, IRENA, and multiple research sources shows that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen dramatically — by 80-90% per decade — and is now cheaper than new coal generation across most major economies and in most regions globally. The IEA confirmed solar as 'the cheapest electricity in history' as of 2021, and subsequent reporting through 2025 describes solar as cheaper than coal 'in almost every part of the world.' The main qualification is that 'most countries' as a…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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