Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported by major authoritative bodies. The IEA stated in its World Energy Outlook 2020 that 'solar PV is consistently cheaper than new coal- or gas-fired power plants in most countries,' and more recent IRENA data for 2024 shows solar's global weighted-average LCOE at $0.043/kWh versus $0.073/kWh for coal — meaning solar is now 41% cheaper than coal on a global average basis. The claim requires a small qualification: the comparison holds most clearly for new-build utili…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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