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Abstract
The advancement of renewable energy (RE) depends significantly on political determination and proactive governmental leadership. This study explores the influence of political promotion incentives on RE development in China, emphasizing both internal and external mechanisms. Addressing empirical gaps in existing research provides fresh insights into how institutional factors influence RE development. Key findings include: 1) promotion incentives for local officials substantially accelerate RE development, particularly when RE metrics are integrated into performance evaluation frameworks; 2) power transmission infrastructure and industrial upgrading serve as effective "helping hands," enabling local officials to facilitate RE expansion; and 3) higher-income regions amplify the impact of these promotion incentives, aligning with the "energy stacking" hypothesis, which posits a shift toward cleaner energy as income levels rise.
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The Journal of Cleaner Production is an international, transdisciplinary journal that addresses and discusses theoretical and practical Cleaner Production, Environmental, and Sustainability issues. It aims to help societies become more sustainable by focusing on the concept of 'Cleaner Production', which aims at preventing waste production and increasing efficiencies in energy, water, resources, and human capital use. The journal serves as a platform for corporations, governments, education institutions, regions, and societies to engage in discussions and research related to Cleaner Production, environmental, and sustainability practices.
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