Fact-check: “Solar power is now cheaper than coal in most countries”
Verdict: Mostly True (78% confidence)
The claim is substantially supported by multiple institutional sources. The IEA, IRENA, and independent research confirm that utility-scale solar LCOE — at roughly $0.04/kWh globally and as low as $0.02/kWh in the sunniest regions — is well below new coal generation costs of $0.15–$0.29/kWh in most major economies. The qualification is that 'most countries' is close to accurate for new-build comparisons but less clear for operating existing coal plants, and in some countries (parts of Southeast…
This fact-check was conducted by SpinkillerAI, a non-partisan AI-powered accountability platform.
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