Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The weight of evidence from authoritative energy research bodies — including the IEA, BNEF, and RMI — supports that utility-scale solar LCOE now beats new coal in the majority of countries, particularly for new-build capacity. RMI's 2024 data found that more than 90% of installed renewable energy capacity worldwide came in cheaper than fossil fuel sources, and the IEA confirmed solar as the cheapest electricity in history as of 2021, with costs continuing to fall since. The qualifier 'most coun…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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