Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (75% confidence)
The core claim holds up well for new-build electricity generation: authoritative sources including the IEA and IRENA document that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen to around $0.04/kWh globally — below the typical coal range of $0.05–$0.10/kWh — and that over 90% of new renewable capacity added in 2024 was cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives in most countries. The key qualification is that this comparison applies to new-build costs, not the marginal operating cost of already-depreciated coa…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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