Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
Multiple authoritative sources — including the IEA, IRENA, and peer-reviewed research — document that utility-scale solar LCOE has fallen below coal in most major global markets, with global average solar LCOE around $0.04/kWh versus higher coal costs in most regions. The claim holds broadly for new-build comparisons and in most OECD and many emerging-market countries. It requires qualification because in some countries — notably China, parts of Southeast Asia, and regions with heavily subsidiz…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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