Renewable deployment in the MENA region: Growth effects and explaining factors

Dees P, Auktor G (2018)


Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Book chapter / Article in edited volumes

Publication year: 2018

Publisher: Gingko Library

Edited Volumes: Environmental Challenges in the MENA Region: The Long Road from Conflict to Cooperation

City/Town: London

Abstract

Using panel estimation methods, we assess the impact of electricity generation from renewable energy sources on economic growth in the MENA region and identify variables explaining differences in renewable electricity deployment in the region. Our results show that the effect of increasing renewable electricity generation on growth is positive, while capacity expansion has no significant effect on growth. Renewable electricity deployment is mainly explained by differences in oil and gas reserves, with a higher usage of renewables in those countries with lower oil reserves, and by stronger property rights. These results suggest that for MENA countries to capture a larger share of benefits associated with renewable energy deployment, policymakers should enhance investments in this emerging sector.

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APA:

Dees, P., & Auktor, G. (2018). Renewable deployment in the MENA region: Growth effects and explaining factors. In Pouran H, Hakimian H (Eds.), Environmental Challenges in the MENA Region: The Long Road from Conflict to Cooperation. London: Gingko Library.

MLA:

Dees, Philipp, and Georgeta Auktor. "Renewable deployment in the MENA region: Growth effects and explaining factors." Environmental Challenges in the MENA Region: The Long Road from Conflict to Cooperation. Ed. Pouran H, Hakimian H, London: Gingko Library, 2018.

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