Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Partly True (65% confidence)
For new-build utility-scale projects, solar is cheaper than coal in most major economies — this is well-documented by the IEA, IRENA, Bloomberg NEF, and multiple research institutions. But 'most countries' is where the claim gets complicated: the comparison holds clearly for new construction, yet existing coal plants in many regions remain cheaper to keep running than building new solar. Coal still dominates power generation in many developing countries partly because of lower upfront construct…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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