Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (82% confidence)
The claim holds up well for new-build utility-scale solar vs. new coal plants. The IEA 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 the IEA reaffirmed in 2023 that solar PV remains 'the lowest cost option for new electricity generation in most countries.' IRENA's 2024 cost report found solar PV averaged 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternative globally. The main qualification is th…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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