Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The broad trend is well-documented: IRENA and RMI data show that in 2024, over 90% of new renewable energy capacity added globally was cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, with solar driving that shift. But the specific framing — 'most countries' as a verified, country-by-country threshold — is not confirmed by a 2025 or 2026 primary-source report from IRENA, BNEF, or IEA. The claim is substantially accurate as a directional statement but slightly overstates the precision of what authoritativ…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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