Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Partly True (68% confidence)
When comparing new solar to new coal, the evidence strongly supports this claim — IRENA reported that 91% of new renewable capacity commissioned in 2024 came in below the cost of the cheapest new fossil fuel alternative, and utility-scale solar globally runs $39–50/MWh versus $130–200/MWh for new coal. But the claim's accuracy depends heavily on whether you're comparing to new-build coal or existing coal plants, which in resource-rich regions can operate as low as $30–50/MWh. The documented evi…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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