Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The IEA's World Energy Outlook 2020 directly stated that solar PV is 'consistently cheaper than new coal- or gas-fired power plants in most countries,' and IRENA's 2024 cost report found the global weighted average LCOE for utility-scale solar at $0.043/kWh — 41% cheaper than the least-cost fossil fuel alternative. The claim holds well for new-build comparisons in most countries, which is how 'cheaper' is standardly measured via LCOE. The main qualification is that this comparison applies to ne…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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