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Does renewable energy promote green economic growth in emerging market economies? 可再生能源能否促进新兴市场经济体的绿色经济增长?
Pub Date : 2024-02-12 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-08-2023-0023
M. Chhabra, Mansi Agarwal, Arun Kumar Giri
PurposeWhile sustainable growth extends the use of resources, it is crucial to explore green growth (GG) that ensures growth sustainability through the adoption of renewable energy. Thus, this study is motivated to investigate the influence of renewable energy on GG in 19 emerging countries spanning a decade and a half (2000–2020). This study aims to provide a quantitative examination of how renewable energy contributes to sustainable economic growth.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses advanced dynamic common correlated effect techniques to assess the long-term effectiveness of renewable energy on GG. Additionally, it uses Dumitrescu and Hurlin causality tests to identify synchronicity between the respective variables.FindingsThe findings of this study reveal that the adoption and utilisation of renewable energy effectively promote GG in emerging economies. However, in contrast, the significantly greater negative influence of trade openness on GG compared to renewable energy highlights the inadequacy and limited impact of cleaner energy alone.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, existing literature predominantly focuses on investigating the relationship between renewable energy and economic growth, with only a limited number of studies exploring the impact on GG. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study would be the first to analyse this relationship in these emerging countries. Furthermore, previous estimation frameworks used in prior studies often overlook the crucial factor of cross-sectional dependence (CSD) among countries. Therefore, this study addresses this issue using a contemporary econometric approach that deals not only with CSD but other biases, like endogeneity, autocorrelation, small sample bias, etc.
目的虽然可持续增长扩大了资源的使用范围,但探索通过采用可再生能源确保增长可持续性的绿色增长(GG)至关重要。因此,本研究旨在调查可再生能源对 19 个新兴国家的绿色增长的影响,时间跨度为十五年(2000-2020 年)。本研究旨在对可再生能源如何促进可持续经济增长进行定量研究。本研究采用先进的动态共同相关效应技术来评估可再生能源对 GG 的长期影响。研究结果本研究的结果显示,可再生能源的采用和利用有效地促进了新兴经济体的全球增长。然而,与可再生能源相比,贸易开放度对全球治理的负面影响明显更大,这凸显了清洁能源本身的不足和有限影响。原创性/价值据作者所知,现有文献主要侧重于研究可再生能源与经济增长之间的关系,只有少数研究探讨了可再生能源对全球治理的影响。据作者所知,本研究是首次在这些新兴国家分析这种关系。此外,以往研究中使用的估算框架往往忽略了国家间横截面依赖性(CSD)这一关键因素。因此,本研究采用当代计量经济学方法来解决这一问题,该方法不仅可以处理 CSD,还可以处理其他偏差,如内生性、自相关性、小样本偏差等。
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Does renewable energy promote green economic growth in emerging market economies? 可再生能源能否促进新兴市场经济体的绿色经济增长?
Pub Date : 2024-02-12 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-08-2023-0023
M. Chhabra, Mansi Agarwal, Arun Kumar Giri
PurposeWhile sustainable growth extends the use of resources, it is crucial to explore green growth (GG) that ensures growth sustainability through the adoption of renewable energy. Thus, this study is motivated to investigate the influence of renewable energy on GG in 19 emerging countries spanning a decade and a half (2000–2020). This study aims to provide a quantitative examination of how renewable energy contributes to sustainable economic growth.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses advanced dynamic common correlated effect techniques to assess the long-term effectiveness of renewable energy on GG. Additionally, it uses Dumitrescu and Hurlin causality tests to identify synchronicity between the respective variables.FindingsThe findings of this study reveal that the adoption and utilisation of renewable energy effectively promote GG in emerging economies. However, in contrast, the significantly greater negative influence of trade openness on GG compared to renewable energy highlights the inadequacy and limited impact of cleaner energy alone.Originality/valueTo the best of the authors’ knowledge, existing literature predominantly focuses on investigating the relationship between renewable energy and economic growth, with only a limited number of studies exploring the impact on GG. To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this study would be the first to analyse this relationship in these emerging countries. Furthermore, previous estimation frameworks used in prior studies often overlook the crucial factor of cross-sectional dependence (CSD) among countries. Therefore, this study addresses this issue using a contemporary econometric approach that deals not only with CSD but other biases, like endogeneity, autocorrelation, small sample bias, etc.
目的虽然可持续增长扩大了资源的使用范围,但探索通过采用可再生能源确保增长可持续性的绿色增长(GG)至关重要。因此,本研究旨在调查可再生能源对 19 个新兴国家的绿色增长的影响,时间跨度为十五年(2000-2020 年)。本研究旨在对可再生能源如何促进可持续经济增长进行定量研究。本研究采用先进的动态共同相关效应技术来评估可再生能源对 GG 的长期影响。研究结果本研究的结果显示,可再生能源的采用和利用有效地促进了新兴经济体的全球增长。然而,与可再生能源相比,贸易开放度对全球治理的负面影响明显更大,这凸显了清洁能源本身的不足和有限影响。原创性/价值据作者所知,现有文献主要侧重于研究可再生能源与经济增长之间的关系,只有少数研究探讨了可再生能源对全球治理的影响。据作者所知,本研究是首次在这些新兴国家分析这种关系。此外,以往研究中使用的估算框架往往忽略了国家间横截面依赖性(CSD)这一关键因素。因此,本研究采用当代计量经济学方法来解决这一问题,该方法不仅可以处理 CSD,还可以处理其他偏差,如内生性、自相关性、小样本偏差等。
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Energy efficiency investment in a developing economy: financial development and debt status implication 发展中经济体的能效投资:金融发展和债务状况的影响
Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-12-2023-0002
Chukwunonso S. Ekesiobi, S. Ogwu, Joshua Chukwuma Onwe, Ogonna E. Ifebi, Precious Muhammed Emmanuel, K. N. Ashibogwu
PurposeThis study aims to assess financial development and debt status impact on energy efficiency in Nigeria as a developing economy.Design/methodology/approachThis study combined the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL), fully modified ordinary least squares and canonical cointegration regression analytical methods to estimate the parameters for energy efficiency policy recommendations. Secondary data between 1990 and 2020 were used for the analysis.FindingsThe result confirms the long-run nexus between energy efficiency, financial development and total debt stock. Furthermore, the ARDL estimates for this study’s key variables show that financial development promotes energy efficiency in the short run but hinders long-run energy efficiency. Total debt stock limits energy efficiency in Nigeria in short- and long-run periods.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of this study is that the scope is limited to Nigeria as a developing economy. The need to support energy efficiency projects is a global call requiring cross-country analysis. Despite this study’s focus on Nigeria, it provides useful insights that can guide energy efficiency policy through the financial sector and debt management.Practical implicationsThe financial sector must ensure the availability of long-term credit facilities to clean energy investors. The government must maintain a sustainable debt profile to pave the way for capital expenditure on clean energy projects that promote energy efficiency.Originality/valueThe environmental consequences of energy intensity are being felt globally, with the developing countries most vulnerable. The cheapest way to curb these consequences is to promote energy efficiency to reduce the disastrous effect. Driving energy efficiency requires investment in energy-efficient technology but the challenge for developing economies, i.e. Nigeria’s funding, remains challenging amid a blotted debt profile. This becomes crucial to investigate how financial sector development and debt management can accelerate energy-efficient investments in Nigeria.
本研究结合了自回归分布滞后(ARDL)、完全修正的普通最小二乘法和典型协整回归分析方法,以估算能效政策建议的参数。分析使用的是 1990 年至 2020 年的二手数据。结果结果证实了能效、金融发展和总债务存量之间的长期联系。此外,对本研究关键变量的 ARDL 估计表明,金融发展在短期内促进了能源效率,但却阻碍了长期能源效率的提高。总债务存量在短期和长期内限制了尼日利亚的能源效率。研究局限性/意义本研究的局限性在于研究范围仅限于尼日利亚这个发展中经济体。支持能效项目的需求是全球性的,需要进行跨国分析。尽管本研究侧重于尼日利亚,但它提供了有用的见解,可以通过金融部门和债务管理来指导能效政策。政府必须保持可持续的债务状况,为促进能效的清洁能源项目的资本支出铺平道路。遏制这些后果的最廉价方法是提高能效,以减少灾难性影响。提高能源效率需要对节能技术进行投资,但对于发展中经济体(如尼日利亚)来说,在债务状况不佳的情况下,资金筹措仍然是一项挑战。因此,研究金融部门的发展和债务管理如何加快尼日利亚的节能投资就变得至关重要。
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Energy efficiency investment in a developing economy: financial development and debt status implication 发展中经济体的能效投资:金融发展和债务状况的影响
Pub Date : 2024-02-09 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-12-2023-0002
Chukwunonso S. Ekesiobi, S. Ogwu, Joshua Chukwuma Onwe, Ogonna E. Ifebi, Precious Muhammed Emmanuel, K. N. Ashibogwu
PurposeThis study aims to assess financial development and debt status impact on energy efficiency in Nigeria as a developing economy.Design/methodology/approachThis study combined the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL), fully modified ordinary least squares and canonical cointegration regression analytical methods to estimate the parameters for energy efficiency policy recommendations. Secondary data between 1990 and 2020 were used for the analysis.FindingsThe result confirms the long-run nexus between energy efficiency, financial development and total debt stock. Furthermore, the ARDL estimates for this study’s key variables show that financial development promotes energy efficiency in the short run but hinders long-run energy efficiency. Total debt stock limits energy efficiency in Nigeria in short- and long-run periods.Research limitations/implicationsThe limitation of this study is that the scope is limited to Nigeria as a developing economy. The need to support energy efficiency projects is a global call requiring cross-country analysis. Despite this study’s focus on Nigeria, it provides useful insights that can guide energy efficiency policy through the financial sector and debt management.Practical implicationsThe financial sector must ensure the availability of long-term credit facilities to clean energy investors. The government must maintain a sustainable debt profile to pave the way for capital expenditure on clean energy projects that promote energy efficiency.Originality/valueThe environmental consequences of energy intensity are being felt globally, with the developing countries most vulnerable. The cheapest way to curb these consequences is to promote energy efficiency to reduce the disastrous effect. Driving energy efficiency requires investment in energy-efficient technology but the challenge for developing economies, i.e. Nigeria’s funding, remains challenging amid a blotted debt profile. This becomes crucial to investigate how financial sector development and debt management can accelerate energy-efficient investments in Nigeria.
本研究结合了自回归分布滞后(ARDL)、完全修正的普通最小二乘法和典型协整回归分析方法,以估算能效政策建议的参数。分析使用的是 1990 年至 2020 年的二手数据。结果结果证实了能效、金融发展和总债务存量之间的长期联系。此外,对本研究关键变量的 ARDL 估计表明,金融发展在短期内促进了能源效率,但却阻碍了长期能源效率的提高。总债务存量在短期和长期内限制了尼日利亚的能源效率。研究局限性/意义本研究的局限性在于研究范围仅限于尼日利亚这个发展中经济体。支持能效项目的需求是全球性的,需要进行跨国分析。尽管本研究侧重于尼日利亚,但它提供了有用的见解,可以通过金融部门和债务管理来指导能效政策。政府必须保持可持续的债务状况,为促进能效的清洁能源项目的资本支出铺平道路。遏制这些后果的最廉价方法是提高能效,以减少灾难性影响。提高能源效率需要对节能技术进行投资,但对于发展中经济体(如尼日利亚)来说,在债务状况不佳的情况下,资金筹措仍然是一项挑战。因此,研究金融部门的发展和债务管理如何加快尼日利亚的节能投资就变得至关重要。
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Community resilience in Bondo community, Southern Malawi: balancing energy, water and biodiversity 马拉维南部邦多社区的复原力:平衡能源、水和生物多样性
Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-10-2023-0007
Vincent Dodoma Mwale, Long Seng To, Chrispin Gogoda, T. Ngonda, Richard Nkhoma
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the intricate relationships between a community energy system, water resources and biodiversity conservation, with a specific focus on augmenting community energy resilience in Bondo. The primary objective is to gain an in-depth understanding of how community members perceive and experience the challenges related to balancing the often-conflicting demands of energy, water and biodiversity conservation within this context.Design/methodology/approachThe research uses a qualitative approach to unravel the multifaceted dynamics of community energy systems, water resources and biodiversity conservation in Bondo. Data were collected through focus groups and direct observations, enabling a nuanced exploration of community perspectives and lived experiences. The subsequent analysis of this qualitative data follows established thematic analysis procedures.FindingsThe study's findings shed light on the formidable barriers that impede rural communities in Malawi from accessing electricity effectively. Even in communities fortunate enough to have electricity connections, the lack of knowledge regarding productive electricity use results in community energy systems operating at significantly reduced load factors. Furthermore, the intricate challenge of managing a biodiversity hotspot persists, exacerbated by the densely populated peripheral communities' continued reliance on forest, land and water resources. These activities, in turn, contribute to ecosystem degradation.Originality/valueIn a context where government-led management of forest reserves and game reserves has not yielded the expected results due to a multitude of factors, there arises a compelling need for innovative approaches. One such innovation involves fostering partnerships between the government and experienced trusts as lead organisations, providing a fresh perspective on addressing the complex interplay between community energy systems, water resources and biodiversity conservation. This novel approach opens doors to explore alternative pathways for achieving the delicate balance between human energy needs and the preservation of vital ecosystems.
目的 本研究旨在调查社区能源系统、水资源和生物多样性保护之间错综复杂的关系,特别侧重于增强邦多社区的能源恢复能力。主要目的是深入了解社区成员如何看待和体验在此背景下平衡能源、水资源和生物多样性保护这些经常相互冲突的需求所带来的挑战。研究采用定性方法来揭示邦多社区能源系统、水资源和生物多样性保护之间的多方面动态关系。通过焦点小组和直接观察收集数据,对社区观点和生活经验进行了细致入微的探讨。对这些定性数据的后续分析遵循既定的专题分析程序。 研究结果这项研究的结果揭示了阻碍马拉维农村社区有效获得电力的巨大障碍。即使在有幸接通电力的社区,由于缺乏生产性用电方面的知识,社区能源系统的运行负荷率也大大降低。此外,管理生物多样性热点地区这一错综复杂的挑战依然存在,而人口稠密的周边社区对森林、土地和水资源的持续依赖又加剧了这一挑战。原创性/价值 由于多种因素的影响,政府主导的森林保护区和野生动物保护区管理并未取得预期成果,因此迫切需要创新方法。其中一项创新涉及促进政府与经验丰富的信托机构之间的合作,将其作为牵头组织,为解决社区能源系统、水资源和生物多样性保护之间复杂的相互作用提供了一个全新的视角。这种新颖的方法为探索实现人类能源需求与重要生态系统保护之间微妙平衡的替代途径打开了大门。
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Community resilience in Bondo community, Southern Malawi: balancing energy, water and biodiversity 马拉维南部邦多社区的复原力:平衡能源、水和生物多样性
Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-10-2023-0007
Vincent Dodoma Mwale, Long Seng To, Chrispin Gogoda, T. Ngonda, Richard Nkhoma
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the intricate relationships between a community energy system, water resources and biodiversity conservation, with a specific focus on augmenting community energy resilience in Bondo. The primary objective is to gain an in-depth understanding of how community members perceive and experience the challenges related to balancing the often-conflicting demands of energy, water and biodiversity conservation within this context.Design/methodology/approachThe research uses a qualitative approach to unravel the multifaceted dynamics of community energy systems, water resources and biodiversity conservation in Bondo. Data were collected through focus groups and direct observations, enabling a nuanced exploration of community perspectives and lived experiences. The subsequent analysis of this qualitative data follows established thematic analysis procedures.FindingsThe study's findings shed light on the formidable barriers that impede rural communities in Malawi from accessing electricity effectively. Even in communities fortunate enough to have electricity connections, the lack of knowledge regarding productive electricity use results in community energy systems operating at significantly reduced load factors. Furthermore, the intricate challenge of managing a biodiversity hotspot persists, exacerbated by the densely populated peripheral communities' continued reliance on forest, land and water resources. These activities, in turn, contribute to ecosystem degradation.Originality/valueIn a context where government-led management of forest reserves and game reserves has not yielded the expected results due to a multitude of factors, there arises a compelling need for innovative approaches. One such innovation involves fostering partnerships between the government and experienced trusts as lead organisations, providing a fresh perspective on addressing the complex interplay between community energy systems, water resources and biodiversity conservation. This novel approach opens doors to explore alternative pathways for achieving the delicate balance between human energy needs and the preservation of vital ecosystems.
目的 本研究旨在调查社区能源系统、水资源和生物多样性保护之间错综复杂的关系,特别侧重于增强邦多社区的能源恢复能力。主要目的是深入了解社区成员如何看待和体验在此背景下平衡能源、水资源和生物多样性保护这些经常相互冲突的需求所带来的挑战。研究采用定性方法来揭示邦多社区能源系统、水资源和生物多样性保护之间的多方面动态关系。通过焦点小组和直接观察收集数据,对社区观点和生活经验进行了细致入微的探讨。对这些定性数据的后续分析遵循既定的主题分析程序。 研究结果这项研究的结果揭示了阻碍马拉维农村社区有效获得电力的巨大障碍。即使在有幸接通电力的社区,由于缺乏生产性用电方面的知识,社区能源系统的运行负荷率也大大降低。此外,管理生物多样性热点地区的复杂挑战依然存在,而人口稠密的周边社区对森林、土地和水资源的持续依赖又加剧了这一挑战。原创性/价值 由于多种因素的影响,政府主导的森林保护区和野生动物保护区管理并未取得预期成果,因此迫切需要创新方法。其中一项创新涉及促进政府与经验丰富的信托公司之间的合作,将其作为牵头组织,为解决社区能源系统、水资源和生物多样性保护之间复杂的相互作用提供了一个全新的视角。这种新颖的方法为探索实现人类能源需求与重要生态系统保护之间微妙平衡的替代途径打开了大门。
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An evaluation of 2013 privatization on Benin Electricity Distribution technical and workforce performance 评估 2013 年私有化对贝宁配电技术和劳动力绩效的影响
Pub Date : 2024-02-05 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-08-2023-0029
Oluwadamilola Esan, N. Nwulu, L. David, O. Adepoju
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of the 2013 privatization of Nigeria’s energy sector on the technical performance of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and its workforce.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a questionnaire-based approach, and 196 participants were randomly selected. Analytical tools included standard deviation, Spearman rank correlation and regression analysis.FindingsBefore privatization, the energy sector, managed by the power holding company of Nigeria, suffered from inefficiencies in fault detection, response and billing. However, privatization improved resource utilization, replaced outdated transformers and increased operational efficiency. However, in spite of these improvements, BEDC faces challenges, including unstable voltage generation and inadequate staff welfare. This study also highlighted a lack of experience among the trained workforce in emerging electricity technologies such as the smart grid.Research limitations/implicationsThis study’s focus on BEDC may limit its generalizability to other energy companies. It does not delve into energy sector privatization’s broader economic and policy implications.Practical implicationsThe positive outcomes of privatization, such as improved resource utilization and infrastructure investment, emphasize the potential benefits of private ownership and management. However, voltage generation stability and staff welfare challenges call for targeted interventions. Recommendations include investing in voltage generation enhancement, smart grid infrastructure and implementing measures to enhance employee well-being through benefit plans.Social implicationsEnergy sector enhancements hold positive social implications, uplifting living standards and bolstering electricity access for households and businesses.Originality/valueThis study contributes unique insights into privatization’s effects on BEDC, offering perspectives on preprivatization challenges and advancements. Practical recommendations aid BEDC and policymakers in boosting electricity distribution firms’ performance within the privatization context.
目的本研究旨在调查 2013 年尼日利亚能源行业私有化对贝宁配电公司(BEDC)及其员工技术绩效的影响。分析工具包括标准偏差、斯皮尔曼等级相关性和回归分析。研究结果在私有化之前,由尼日利亚电力控股公司管理的能源行业在故障检测、响应和计费方面效率低下。然而,私有化提高了资源利用率,更换了过时的变压器,并提高了运营效率。然而,尽管取得了这些进步,尼日利亚电力控股公司仍面临着各种挑战,包括发电电压不稳定和员工福利不足。本研究还强调,经过培训的员工队伍在智能电网等新兴电力技术方面缺乏经验。研究局限性/影响本研究侧重于 BEDC,可能会限制其对其他能源公司的普遍适用性。实际意义私有化的积极成果,如改善资源利用和基础设施投资,强调了私人所有权和管理的潜在好处。然而,电压发电稳定性和员工福利方面的挑战要求采取有针对性的干预措施。社会影响能源行业的发展具有积极的社会影响,它提高了生活水平,增强了家庭和企业的用电能力。 原创性/价值本研究对私有化对 BEDC 的影响提出了独特见解,对私有化前的挑战和进展提供了视角。实用建议有助于 BEDC 和政策制定者在私有化背景下提高配电公司的绩效。
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An evaluation of 2013 privatization on Benin Electricity Distribution technical and workforce performance 评估 2013 年私有化对贝宁配电技术和劳动力绩效的影响
Pub Date : 2024-02-05 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-08-2023-0029
Oluwadamilola Esan, N. Nwulu, L. David, O. Adepoju
PurposeThis study aims to investigate the impact of the 2013 privatization of Nigeria’s energy sector on the technical performance of the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and its workforce.Design/methodology/approachThis study used a questionnaire-based approach, and 196 participants were randomly selected. Analytical tools included standard deviation, Spearman rank correlation and regression analysis.FindingsBefore privatization, the energy sector, managed by the power holding company of Nigeria, suffered from inefficiencies in fault detection, response and billing. However, privatization improved resource utilization, replaced outdated transformers and increased operational efficiency. However, in spite of these improvements, BEDC faces challenges, including unstable voltage generation and inadequate staff welfare. This study also highlighted a lack of experience among the trained workforce in emerging electricity technologies such as the smart grid.Research limitations/implicationsThis study’s focus on BEDC may limit its generalizability to other energy companies. It does not delve into energy sector privatization’s broader economic and policy implications.Practical implicationsThe positive outcomes of privatization, such as improved resource utilization and infrastructure investment, emphasize the potential benefits of private ownership and management. However, voltage generation stability and staff welfare challenges call for targeted interventions. Recommendations include investing in voltage generation enhancement, smart grid infrastructure and implementing measures to enhance employee well-being through benefit plans.Social implicationsEnergy sector enhancements hold positive social implications, uplifting living standards and bolstering electricity access for households and businesses.Originality/valueThis study contributes unique insights into privatization’s effects on BEDC, offering perspectives on preprivatization challenges and advancements. Practical recommendations aid BEDC and policymakers in boosting electricity distribution firms’ performance within the privatization context.
目的本研究旨在调查 2013 年尼日利亚能源行业私有化对贝宁配电公司(BEDC)及其员工技术绩效的影响。分析工具包括标准偏差、斯皮尔曼等级相关性和回归分析。研究结果在私有化之前,由尼日利亚电力控股公司管理的能源行业在故障检测、响应和计费方面效率低下。然而,私有化提高了资源利用率,更换了过时的变压器,并提高了运营效率。然而,尽管取得了这些进步,尼日利亚电力控股公司仍面临着各种挑战,包括发电电压不稳定和员工福利不足。本研究还强调,经过培训的员工队伍在智能电网等新兴电力技术方面缺乏经验。研究局限性/影响本研究侧重于 BEDC,可能会限制其对其他能源公司的普遍适用性。实际意义私有化的积极成果,如改善资源利用和基础设施投资,强调了私人所有权和管理的潜在好处。然而,电压发电稳定性和员工福利方面的挑战要求采取有针对性的干预措施。社会影响能源行业的发展具有积极的社会影响,它提高了生活水平,增强了家庭和企业的用电能力。 原创性/价值本研究对私有化对 BEDC 的影响提出了独特见解,对私有化前的挑战和进展提供了视角。实用建议有助于 BEDC 和政策制定者在私有化背景下提高配电公司的绩效。
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Constrained cooking energy choices in Tanzania: why urban dwellers cling on dirty even where clean energy alternatives are accessible? 坦桑尼亚受限的烹饪能源选择:为什么城市居民即使在可以获得清洁能源替代品的情况下仍坚持使用肮脏的能源?
Pub Date : 2024-01-08 DOI: 10.1108/ijesm-08-2023-0018
S. Alananga
PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine households’ behavior towards dirty cooking energy utilisation in an environment where relatively higher accessibility to clean energy is noted. Although the low utilisation rate of clean energy can partly be attributed to utility gains anticipated in dirty energy mixes (DEMs) arising out of accessibility constraints, affordances and enablers, it is still unclear on the extend at which each of these contributes towards DEMs manifestation among the seemingly well-to-do households with higher levels of clean energy mixes (CEM) access. This study, therefore, hinges on scrutinising on this lower utilisation patterns despite a seemingly higher accessibility of CEMs, specifically liquified petroleum gases (LPG).Design/methodology/approachThe study is based on a household’s survey that was carried out in 2018, reaching a sample of 393 households using questionnaires in four wards of the Kigamboni district in Tanzania. Subsequent analyses were descriptive as well as inferential based on binary logistic regression analysis where utilisation of DEMs was predicted for both the high and low social economic status (SES) households by incorporating accessibility constraints, affordances and enablers.FindingsThe results show, first, if one assumes energy stacking is not an issue, as households become more constrained towards CEMs utilisation, they shift towards DEMs suggesting that the overall effect is a substitution, and second, the complementarity effect ultimately outweighs the substitution effect as households do not shift from DEMs to CEMs rather stack multiple energy. DEMs flourish in this case study area because those with high income are among those in the lowest SES, and some of those with the highest SES are from among the lowest income category, and all of them end up with more DEMs because shifting towards CEMs require income to complement SES.Practical implicationsPolicy-wise, removing hurdles in accessing CEMs such as LPG subsidy programme, gas stove provision to the poor, and enhanced LPG awareness will most likely benefits only those who do not stack energy in cooking while strategies targeting those at the lowest SES such as higher education attainment, empower women as a family decision maker, encourage co-occupancy to enlarge the household size and contain urban growth within certain perimeter will have a significant impact only if they raise both incomes and SES.Originality/valueDespite of the dominance of DEMs for cooking such as charcoal and firewood in Tanzania, CEMs such as LPG, have emerged as complements or alternatives in the household energy basket. The utilisation of such CEMs is, however, still very low despite the accessibility, cost, environmental and health advantages they offer. Accessibility is not the only factor fuelling CEMs; a complementarity must exist between SES and income for the positive transition towards CEMs to be realised.
本研究的目的是在清洁能源可获得性相对较高的环境中,考察家庭使用脏污烹饪能源的行为。虽然清洁能源利用率低的部分原因可能是由于可获得性限制、负担能力和推动因素导致的脏污能源组合(DEMs)中预期的效用收益,但目前仍不清楚这些因素对清洁能源组合(CEM)可获得性较高的看似富裕的家庭中的脏污能源组合(DEMs)的影响程度。因此,本研究的关键在于,尽管清洁能源组合(CEM),特别是液化石油气(LPG)的可获得性似乎较高,但利用率却较低,这就需要对这种利用率较低的模式进行仔细研究。随后的分析既是描述性的,也是基于二元逻辑回归分析的推论性分析,通过纳入可及性限制因素、负担能力和促进因素,预测社会经济地位(SES)高和低的家庭对 DEM 的使用情况。研究结果表明:首先,如果假设能源堆叠不是一个问题,那么随着家庭在使用 CEMs 方面受到的限制越来越多,他们就会转向 DEMs,这表明总体效果是替代效应;其次,互补效应最终会超过替代效应,因为家庭不会从 DEMs 转向 CEMs,而是会堆叠多种能源。DEM 在该案例研究地区蓬勃发展,因为高收入家庭属于社会经济地位最低的家庭,而部分社会经济地位最高的家庭属于收入最低的家庭,所有这些家庭最终都使用了更多的 DEM,因为转向 CEM 需要收入来补充社会经济地位。实际意义从政策角度看,消除获得 CEM 的障碍(如液化石油气补贴计划、向穷人提供燃气灶、提高液化石油气意识)很可能只会使那些在做饭时不使用能源的人受益,而针对社会经济地位最低者的策略(如提高教育程度、赋予妇女作为家庭决策者的权力、鼓励共同居住以扩大家庭规模、将城市增长控制在一定范围内)只有在同时提高收入和社会经济地位的情况下才会产生重大影响。独创性/价值尽管在坦桑尼亚,木炭和木柴等用于烹饪的 DEMs 占主导地位,但液化石油气等 CEMs 已成为家庭能源篮子中的补充或替代品。然而,尽管这些 CEMs 在可获得性、成本、环境和健康方面具有优势,但其使用率仍然很低。可获取性并不是促进使用 CEM 的唯一因素;要实现向 CEM 的积极转变,社会经济地位和收入之间必须存在互补性。
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