Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim is well-supported for new-build capacity: authoritative sources including the IEA (2021, 2024) and multiple LCOE analyses confirm that utility-scale solar is now cheaper than new coal in most major economies, and in the sunniest regions costs as little as £0.02/kWh. The qualification 'most countries' is the weak point — the evidence confirms solar undercuts coal across nearly all major economies (U.S., EU, China, India, Brazil, Australia), which together account for the majority…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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