The claim that solar farms depend entirely on subsidies is misleading. Solar energy is not only competitive with fossil fuels, but it is also often cheaper, even without subsidies.(1)According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), solar power is now the cheapest source of new electricity generation in many regions.(2) The 2020 World Energy Outlook states that photovoltaic solar is "the cheapest source of electricity in history" in areas with strong sunlight and low-cost financing.(2) The unsubsidized levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for utility-scale solar PV is $60/MWh, significantly lower than gas combined cycle at $70/MWh and coal at $117/MWh.(3) Solar costs have dropped by approximately 90% between 2011 and 2023 due to advances in technology and increased competition, making solar more affordable over time.(4)While subsidies such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) can reduce the cost of solar by 20%–35%, solar remains cost-competitive without them.(5) It's important to note that fossil fuels also receive subsidies—$2.1 billion in 2022 for natural gas and petroleum, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration.(2)While solar generation intermittency continues to be a barrier to full adoption, novel storage technologies are being developed, and the cost of lithium-ion batteries continue to decrease every year.