Renewable Energy Consumption in Somalia: Assessing Its Impact on Currency Exchange Rates

Authors

  • Iqra Hassan Mohamud Faculty of Management Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia
  • Zakarie Abdi Warsame Faculty of Economics, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia
  • Ahmed Abdirashid Mohamud Faculty of Accountancy, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia
  • Abas Mohamed Hassan Faculty of Management Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia
  • Ibrahim Hassan Mohamud Faculty of Management Sciences, SIMAD University, Mogadishu, Somalia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.15699

Keywords:

Renewable Energy, Economic Growth, Inflation Rate, Exchange Rate, Somalia

Abstract

This study utilizes an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to examine the effects of renewable energy, economic growth, and inflation rate on exchange rate fluctuations in Somalia from 1990 to 2019. The analysis shows that economic growth and RE positively influence the exchange rate in both the short and long run. In contrast, inflation negatively impacts the exchange rate in the short run, suggesting short-term currency appreciation, but leads to depreciation in the long term. Moreover, the study finds that a 1% increase in RE results in an 80% increase in the exchange rate, indicating significant currency depreciation. To mitigate currency depreciation, the research advocates for policies promoting local renewable energy use to reduce import dependency and stabilize the currency. This approach includes investments in renewable infrastructure, community education, and economic diversification. This study highlights the need for further research into renewable energy’s impact on exchange rates in Somalia, particularly in different economic contexts, to gain a more holistic understanding of these dynamics.

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Published

2024-11-01

How to Cite

Mohamud, I. H., Warsame, Z. A., Mohamud, A. A., Hassan, A. M., & Mohamud, I. H. (2024). Renewable Energy Consumption in Somalia: Assessing Its Impact on Currency Exchange Rates. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 14(6), 222–229. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.15699

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