Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Partly True (65% confidence)
The claim holds up well for new-build capacity — in most major economies and in almost every part of the world, building a new solar farm now costs less than building a new coal plant. The IEA confirmed in 2024 that solar became the cheapest form of electricity generation historically, and a 2021 IEA finding stated solar is cheaper than coal and gas in 'most major countries.' But 'most countries' globally is harder to establish: the comparison usually involves new solar vs. new coal, not new so…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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