How Renewable Energy Consumption Affects Economic Growth in ASEAN: The Role of Banking Sector

Authors

  • Tran Manh Ha Banking Academy of Viet Nam, Hanoi, Vietnam.
  • Nguyen Thi Thuy Ngan Banking Academy of Viet Nam, Hanoi, Vietnam.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.21249

Keywords:

Renewable Energy, Economic Growth, ASEAN, Banking Sector Development

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of renewable energy consumption on economic growth in ASEAN countries and the moderating role of banking sector development during the period 2000–2022, using a Multi-way Fixed Effects (MWFE) regression model. The empirical results show that renewable energy consumption has a negative impact on economic growth in ASEAN. However, this relationship becomes less negative due to the moderating effect of banking sector development. The study also finds that internal conditions within ASEAN countries have contributed to the inverse effect of renewable energy consumption on economic growth. This study is the first to examine the regulatory role of bank development in the relationship between renewable energy consumption and economic growth. Based on these findings, the authors explain the underlying causes and suggest several solutions to promote renewable energy development in the region.

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Published

2026-02-08

How to Cite

Ha, T. M., & Ngan, N. T. T. (2026). How Renewable Energy Consumption Affects Economic Growth in ASEAN: The Role of Banking Sector. International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 16(2), 129–136. https://doi.org/10.32479/ijeep.21249

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026)

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