Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The core claim holds up well: the IEA, IRENA, and Carbon Tracker all document that utility-scale solar PV is now cheaper than new coal-fired generation in the majority of countries, with IRENA's 2024 data showing solar PV averaged USD 0.043/kWh — 41% below the cheapest new fossil fuel alternative globally. The main qualification is that this comparison applies to new-build projects; existing, already-depreciated coal plants can still supply power at lower short-run marginal costs in some market…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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