Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The core claim holds up well for new-build comparisons: authoritative sources including the IEA and peer-reviewed research confirm that utility-scale solar now has a lower LCOE than new coal in most major countries and regions, with solar hitting record-low costs around $0.04/kWh or less in optimal conditions. The qualifier 'most countries' is slightly imprecise — solar's cost advantage is clearest for new construction in sunny regions and doesn't uniformly apply to countries like China where c…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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