Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The claim is substantially supported by major international energy bodies, but with important qualifications. The IEA stated in its World Energy Outlook 2020 that 'solar PV is consistently cheaper than new coal- or gas-fired power plants in most countries,' and IRENA's 2024 cost report found that 91% of newly commissioned utility-scale renewable capacity delivered electricity at lower cost than the cheapest new fossil-fuel alternative, with solar PV averaging $0.043/kWh — 41% cheaper than the l…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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