Abstract
This paper examines the effect of renewable energy consumption on carbon footprint across 47 Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries over the period 2005-2022. The study uses the Generalized Method of Moment (GMM) panel. The analysis establishes that carbon emissions in SSA are inherently sticky and that there is a strong and positive relationship between current and previous levels of carbon footprints. In addition, the negative and statistically significant coefficient of renewable energy consumption indicates that the promotion of renewable energy can help to decrease carbon emissions. Still, the coefficient is quite small which points to the fact that more stringent actions are needed for increase in the renewable energy sources share. This research provides input into the current discussion about the potential of renewable energy in combating climate change, especially in SSA where energy systems are in the process of being established. The analysis of the results of the study suggests that the public policymakers should enhance the investment in the renewable energy and put in place supportive policies and measures in order to foster faster transition from the conventional energy systems.
Keywords
Energy intensity, carbon footprint, Sub-Saharan Africa, GMM, energy efficiency
Citations
IRE Journals:
Sani Abubakar , John Olu-Coris Aiyedogbon , Marvelous Aigbedion
"Renewable Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint in Sub-Saharan African Countries" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 3 2024 Page 444-450
IEEE:
Sani Abubakar , John Olu-Coris Aiyedogbon , Marvelous Aigbedion
"Renewable Energy Consumption and Carbon Footprint in Sub-Saharan African Countries" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(3)
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