Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The documented evidence from IEA, IRENA, and multiple research sources shows that new utility-scale solar is cheaper than new coal in most major economies and on a global average basis, with the IEA confirming solar as 'the cheapest electricity in history' as of 2021 and subsequent research extending that finding through 2025. The key qualification is that this comparison applies to new-build projects: existing coal plants already paid off their capital costs can still be cheaper to run than bu…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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