While tariffs may put the brakes on global economic growth, the renewable energy sector is proving to be the exception to the rule, according to Francesco La Camera, director-general of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). In a recent interview with CGTN, he likened the situation to a ‘slowdown, not a U-turn’ for clean energy adoption. 💨⚡
Why Renewables Are Weathering the Storm
La Camera explained that while tariffs create ‘ripples across all sectors’, renewables benefit from long-term policy support and falling technology costs. Think of it like this: even if governments hit pause on some projects, the solar panels and wind turbines already spinning aren’t going anywhere. 🌞💨
The Inevitable Energy Shift
“The transition might face speed bumps, but it’s unstoppable,” La Camera emphasized, pointing to rising climate commitments and Gen-Z-led demand for sustainable solutions. For young professionals and eco-conscious entrepreneurs, this signals a golden era for green investments—tariffs or not. 📈🌱
