Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (72% confidence)
The core direction of the claim is well-supported by authoritative sources. The IEA stated in 2022 that utility-scale solar PV is 'the least costly option for new electricity generation in a significant majority of countries worldwide,' and IRENA's July 2025 data showed solar PV was on average 41% cheaper than the lowest-cost fossil fuel alternatives in 2024, with 91% of new renewable projects cheaper than any new fossil fuel alternative. The qualification is that no primary source produces a l…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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