Author:
Subramaniam Yogeeswari,Masron Tajul Ariffin,Loganathan Nanthakumar
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine the potential role of remittances on renewable energy consumption in the top recipient developing countries from 1990 to 2016.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper uses autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) technique to fulfil the purpose.
Findings
The empirical findings divulge that remittances positively affect renewable energy consumption. This finding implies that remittances can potentially increase the level of renewable energy consumption by increasing affordability if proper incentives and encouragement are offered.
Practical implications
Given the enormous potential that renewable energy can bring to an economy, the government should offer indirect incentives to encourage recipients to allocate a portion of their remittances to renewable energy projects, either as minor investors or users.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this paper is novel for two reasons. First, this study adds to the existing literature by empirically examining the link between remittances and renewable energy consumption in the top five remittance recipients, which have never been studied before. Second, the findings of this study will have policy implications not only for the top remittance recipients but also for other remittance recipients, particularly for developing countries.
Subject
Strategy and Management,General Energy
Cited by
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