Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The core of this claim is well-supported by major energy institutions. IRENA's 2024 cost report found solar PV was on average 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives, and the IEA has stated solar PV and onshore wind are already the cheapest ways of adding new electricity-generating plants in most countries. The main qualification is that the strongest technical sources frame this as new-build costs — new solar versus new coal — rather than a blanket comparison of all solar aga…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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