Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The documented evidence from IRENA, IEA, and multiple independent analyses consistently shows that new utility-scale solar PV is cheaper than new coal power in most major economies as measured by LCOE. IRENA's 2024 data found that over 90% of new renewable capacity added in 2023 had lower costs than fossil fuel alternatives, and the IEA confirmed solar as the 'cheapest electricity in history' as far back as 2021. The main qualification is that LCOE comparisons cover new-build costs and don't fu…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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