Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The claim is well-supported when comparing new-build utility-scale solar to new-build coal plants. The IEA stated explicitly 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 July 2025 data showed solar PV averaging $0.043/kWh globally — 41% below the cheapest fossil fuel alternatives — with 91% of new renewable capacity commissioned in 2024 beating any new fossil fuel option. The key qualification is…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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