Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The IEA explicitly stated in its World Energy Outlook 2020 that solar PV is 'consistently cheaper than new coal- or gas-fired power plants in most countries,' and IRENA's 2024 cost report found solar's global weighted average LCOE at $0.043/kWh — 41% cheaper than the least-cost fossil fuel alternative. The core claim holds up well for new-build comparisons in major economies. The main qualifier is that the strongest 'most countries' phrasing is anchored to 2020 IEA language and refers specifica…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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