Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The strongest direct support comes from the IEA's World Energy Outlook 2020, which states solar PV is 'consistently cheaper than new coal- or gas-fired power plants in most countries,' and IRENA's July 2025 report finding solar PV was on average 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives in 2024, with 91% of newly commissioned renewable capacity undercutting new fossil fuel alternatives. The 'most countries' framing holds up well for new-build LCOE comparisons, but primary source…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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