Do Natural Resources Impede Renewable Energy Production in the EU? A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Ahmadov, Anar K.; Borg, Charlotte van der

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3321358

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“…The excessive exploration of NR could impact the EF (Zafar et al 2019). Natural resources such as forest and croplands reduce human-caused emissions (Panayotou 1993;GFN 2018), whereas resources such as coal and oil decline environmental quality (Ahmadov, van der Borg 2019). The link between NR consumption/exploration and economic growth cannot be overemphasised.…”

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Natural Resources, Urbanisation, Economic Growth and the Ecological Footprint in South Africa: The Moderating Role of Human Capital

Nathaniel

2021

Quaestiones Geographicae

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South Africa is the largest emitter of CO2 and arguably the most developed and urbanised country in Africa. The country currently harbours an ecological deficit territory which could be the outcome of economic expansion, urban explosion, unsustainable resource exploration and a low level of human development. After all, environmental distortions are mainly the outcome of human activities. This study is a maiden attempt to examine the linkage between urbanisation, human capital, natural resources (NR) and the ecological footprint (EF) in South Africa. Unlike previous studies, this study employs positivist and relevant environmental indicators that accommodate built-up land, forest land, carbon footprint, ocean, grazing land and cropland. Findings from the long-run results suggest that urbanisation, economic growth and NR increase the EF, whereas human capital ensures environmental sustainability. The interaction between urbanisation and human capital mitigates environmental degradation by reducing the EF. The canonical cointegrating regression (CCR), dynamic ordinary least squares (DOLS) and the fully modified ordinary least squares (FMOLS) results further confirm the nature of the relationships and linkages existing with respect to NR, urbanisation, economic growth and the EF. A bidirectional causality exists between human capital, economic growth and the EF. Policies related to NR and urban sustainability, the limitations of the study, as well as possible directions for future research are discussed.

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Natural Resources, Urbanisation, Economic Growth and the Ecological Footprint in South Africa: The Moderating Role of Human Capital

Nathaniel

2021

Quaestiones Geographicae

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“…Simultaneously, the exploitation and use of marine resources is an important influencing factor for technological development (Tsuboi, 2019). As Ahmadov and van der Borg (2019) suggest, the abundance of marine resources facilitates the development of renewable energy technologies within the country.…”

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“…, 2019; Li et al. , 2019; Tsuboi, 2019; Ahmadov and van der Borg, 2019; Papyrakis and Gerlagh, 2004; Satti et al. , 2014; Ahmed et al.…”

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Zhang

Chen

2022

MAEM

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PurposeWith increasing marine resource development, the rapid development of the marine economy, and the continuous decline of the marine natural resource system, the contradiction between marine resources and economic development is becoming increasingly acute. The study of marine resources and economic development has become a hot and challenging issue in marine resource economics research in recent years. The purpose of this study is to analyze the current situation of marine resources and to realize the sustainable use of marine resources.Design/methodology/approachThis study systematically reviews and analyzes the current status of research on marine resources and economic development issues in four main aspects: marine resource management, marine resources and economic growth, marine resources and economic security, and marine resource accounting in the field of marine resource economics.FindingsIt is found that compared to the current status of research on land-based resources and economic development, there is a significant lag in both theoretical construction and methodological innovation in marine resources and economic development.Originality/valueThe purpose of this study is to systematically grasp the current status of marine resources research, promote the coordinated development of marine resources and economic growth, and then realize the safe and sustainable development and utilization of marine resources.

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“…Also to achieve the ambitious goals on RE development, European Union needed stricter policies and higher-level support to RE advocacy coalitions in order to reduce the unevenness of the political playing field so that providing electricity to all is achieved [15].…”

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“…This is the backbone of all the current centralized power grid systems experienced by countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain, Ireland, China, and etc. One hundred and thirty (130) years ago, these were the bases for early development and industrialization [15]. These systems were initially few and scattered.…”

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The Role of Mini-grids in Rural Electrification Programmes in Africa and beyond: “The State of Art Paper”

Cartland¹,

Sendegeya²,

Dieu³

2019

JEPE

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During the last two decades, there has been an outcry on how the shortage of power in rural areas can be sorted. Most Developed Countries (MDCs) like the USA, China, German, UK, Taiwan, and Singapore started using renewable energy sources to minimize power shortages in rural areas. Less Developed Countries (LDCs) mostly African countries also followed suit. This was not only to solve the power problem but also to be on the safe side after researches anticipated that in the near future, fossil fuels would be depleted. Over 50 years ago, several countries have attempted to harness power using hydro-power, biomass, solar, tidal, wave thermal, and wind energies. Different researches show that hydro-power has been most developed worldwide due to high levels of investment. Of recent, solar and biomass energies have come on board steadily, gaining trust from people. This still has benefited towns' more than rural areas due to transmission barriers, expected financial returns, and high cost of maintenance. Recently, there has been encouragement and development of solar PV systems and the utilization of mini-grids for rural electrification to minimize the challenge, especially in African countries. International Energy Agency (IEA) has high expectations in mini-grids in playing a significant role in rural electrification. Mini-grid energy solutions are emerging as the next best alternative to rural electricity access coming between the option of large-scale grid extension and solar home systems. This paper, therefore, has discussed the status, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) strategies, financing options, risk management systems and current trends in renewable energy mini-grid development in Africa and beyond in an attempt to enhance rural electrification. This research used secondary data, internet resources, published data, and World Bank reports to synthesize the evolution and the update status of mini-grids.

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Do Natural Resources Impede Renewable Energy Production in the EU? A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Cited by 7 publications

References 35 publications

Natural Resources, Urbanisation, Economic Growth and the Ecological Footprint in South Africa: The Moderating Role of Human Capital

Natural Resources, Urbanisation, Economic Growth and the Ecological Footprint in South Africa: The Moderating Role of Human Capital

Overview of research on marine resources and economic development

The Role of Mini-grids in Rural Electrification Programmes in Africa and beyond: “The State of Art Paper”

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