Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported by multiple authoritative sources, including IEA findings and IRENA/UN data showing utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen dramatically — to roughly $0.04/kWh globally and as low as $0.02/kWh in the sunniest regions — making it cheaper than new coal in most major countries. A July 2025 UN report found solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels on average, and the IEA confirmed as early as 2021 that solar is 'cheapest electricity in history' in most major economies.…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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