Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The evidence from multiple authoritative sources — including the IEA, IRENA, and independent research from the University of Surrey — supports that new utility-scale solar is cheaper than new coal in most countries and regions as of 2024-2026, with solar LCOE around $0.04/kWh globally versus new coal at roughly $0.07–$0.17/kWh. The qualification that keeps this from 'True' is that the comparison applies most cleanly to new-build capacity: existing coal plants with sunk capital costs can still p…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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