Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
For new utility-scale capacity, the evidence from IRENA and IEA strongly supports the claim: IRENA found that 91% of newly commissioned renewable capacity in 2024 cost less than the cheapest new fossil fuel alternative, and the IEA confirms solar PV is now the cheapest source of new electricity in most major economies. The main qualification is that the claim's 'most countries' framing overstates the precision — authoritative sources specify 'most major countries' or 'most areas,' and the compa…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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