Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim holds up well against the authoritative data. IRENA's 2025 report found global average utility-scale solar PV LCOE at $0.043/kWh — 41% cheaper than the least-cost new fossil fuel alternative — and that 91% of new renewable capacity added in 2024 beat the cheapest new fossil option. The IEA separately calls solar 'the cheapest source of new generation.' The main caveat is that no primary source provides a country-by-country tally confirming solar beats coal specifically in a numer…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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