Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented record — from the IEA, IRENA, BloombergNEF, and a 2025 University of Surrey study — consistently shows that new utility-scale solar LCOE is below the cost of new coal in the majority of countries and regions globally. The 'most countries' framing is supported by multiple authoritative sources, including a UN-linked report from July 2025 stating solar is 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on average. The qualification needed is that 'cheaper than coal' applies to new-build comparisons;…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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