Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core claim is substantially supported by major energy institutions, though the precise framing of 'most countries' is stronger than some authoritative sources use. The IEA's World Energy Outlook 2020 stated that solar PV is 'consistently cheaper than new coal- or gas-fired power plants in most countries,' and IRENA's 2024 data showed solar PV averaging $0.043/kWh globally — 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives. The main qualification is that this applies to new-build co…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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