Regional Disparities in the Efficacy of Renewable Energy Development for Alleviating Energy Poverty in Indonesia: An In-depth Analysis

Authors

  • Ujang Hendra Gunawan Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
  • Nuraeni Kadir Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
  • Abdul Rahman Kadir Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
  • Muhammad Sobarsyah Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia
  • Sabbar Dahham Sabbar Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Business, Hasanuddin University, Makassar 90245, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.16881

Keywords:

Renewable Energy, Energy Poverty, Climate Vulnerability, Indonesia

Abstract

Existing studies have primarily focused on factors influencing energy poverty (EP), with limited attention given to the specific role of renewable energy advancements (REA). This study addresses this gap by employing a moment quantile regression model to evaluate the energy poverty index system, exploring the impact of REA on EP. Data is sourced from a 30-province panel in Indonesia from 2003 to 2019. The study reveals that REA contributes to alleviating EP, particularly in regions with low climate vulnerability. Both linear and non-linear models indicate that the climate vulnerability index (CVI) moderates this relationship, with REA reducing EP in low CVI regions, but showing the opposite effect under high CVI conditions. This effect is geographically concentrated in western Indonesia, with no significant impact in central and eastern regions. These findings provide valuable insights for strategies aimed at reducing energy poverty and promoting sustainable energy growth.

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Published

2024-11-01

How to Cite

Gunawan, U. H., Kadir, N., Kadir, A. R., Sobarsyah, M., & Sabbar, S. D. (2024). Regional Disparities in the Efficacy of Renewable Energy Development for Alleviating Energy Poverty in Indonesia: An In-depth Analysis. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 14(6), 254–269. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.16881

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 6 (2024)

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