Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (75% confidence)
The documented record from authoritative sources — the IEA, IRENA, BNEF, and a 2025 University of Surrey study — consistently shows that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below new coal generation costs in a large majority of countries, particularly since around 2020-2021. The IEA confirmed in 2021 that solar was 'the cheapest electricity in history' and cheaper than coal or gas in most major economies, and a July 2025 UN-linked report put solar at 41% cheaper than fossil fuels globally. The…
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