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“The low price of oil is a headwind to investments in alternative energy technologies, but it will not stop them.” quote by Carlos Ghosn
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“The low price of oil is a headwind to investments in alternative energy technologies, but it will not stop them.”

Carlos Ghosn

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Source Interview: CNBC Global CEO Forum, 2015

Cheap oil makes alternative energy less attractive financially, yet market forces and policy will keep driving its development.

In simple terms: Low oil prices hinder but don’t stop clean energy growth.

Key Takeaway

Invest in innovation and policy support despite price fluctuations.

Themes

energy economics innovation

Mood

optimistic strategic

Type

economic strategic

When to use this quote

  • government incentives
  • corporate R&D
  • energy infrastructure planning

Key Concepts

market dynamics subsidies technology adoption

Questions to Reflect On

  • Will subsidies sustain clean energy growth?
  • How to mitigate fossil fuel price volatility?
A Different Perspective

Policy shifts can reverse market signals quickly.

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