Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported by authoritative intergovernmental sources. The IEA's World Energy Outlook 2020 stated directly that solar PV is 'consistently cheaper than new coal- or gas-fired power plants in most countries,' and IRENA data showed that by 2020-2021, new solar was undercutting even the operating costs of existing coal in many markets. The main qualification is that this comparison is clearest for new-build capacity, and identified exceptions exist — IEA/OECD-NEA data from 202…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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