Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The major authoritative sources — IEA and IRENA — directly support the core claim. IEA's Renewables 2023 report explicitly states solar PV and onshore wind 'remain the lowest cost options for new electricity generation in most countries,' and IRENA's 2025 data show utility-scale solar PV averaged USD 0.043/kWh globally, 41% cheaper than the least-cost fossil fuel alternative. The main qualification is that these sources usually compare solar to fossil alternatives broadly (coal and gas together…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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