
Energies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(16), P. 3993 - 3993
Published: Aug. 12, 2024
This study investigates the determinants of non-hydro renewable energy (NHRE) consumption across 31 provincial regions in China, spanning from 2015 to 2022. Utilizing fixed effects and moderating effects, research analyzes impacts development intensity (RDI), urbanization (UR), human capital (HC) on NHRE (NHREC). Additionally, roles industrial structure (IS) tax (TA) are examined, along with control variables such as informationization economic development. The findings reveal that increased RDI significantly boosts NHREC by enhancing technological advancements. UR also positively affects NHREC, particularly rapidly urbanizing regions, while HC provides a skilled workforce drives projects. However, identifies concentrated structures high taxes can negatively moderate these positive impacts, highlighting complex interplay factors. Policy recommendations include creating “Renewable Energy Innovation Hubs” underdeveloped attract startups researchers, developing “Solar Cities” mandated solar panels all buildings, introducing “Carbon Offset Lottery” incentivize investments energy.
Language: Английский