Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources

This study investigates the socio-economic and environmental drivers shaping renewable energy demand and supply within a meso-level setting (Italian regions, 2004–2020). Employing a panel vector error correction mechanism (PVECM) and an integrative biplot analysis, the research outcomes reveal a mar...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Mattia De Rosa, Marta Meleddu, Manuela Pulina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-11-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024157581
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
_version_ 1846167048074297344
author Mattia De Rosa
Marta Meleddu
Manuela Pulina
author_facet Mattia De Rosa
Marta Meleddu
Manuela Pulina
author_sort Mattia De Rosa
collection DOAJ
description This study investigates the socio-economic and environmental drivers shaping renewable energy demand and supply within a meso-level setting (Italian regions, 2004–2020). Employing a panel vector error correction mechanism (PVECM) and an integrative biplot analysis, the research outcomes reveal a market equilibrium between demand and supply in the short and long run. Human capital accumulation is identified as pivotal in driving the renewable energy transition. Significant regional heterogeneities indicate challenges in achieving convergence towards sustainability and socio-economic development and well-being. Key empirical implications include enhancing education and vocational training to strengthen human capital and implementing tailored regional strategies for sustainable infrastructure development. These findings support policymakers in formulating targeted policies for a resilient, balanced energy future and addressing regional disparities in renewable energy adoption.
format Article
id doaj-art-6e589b874e21438eba1684b2d9eec11b
institution Kabale University
issn 2405-8440
language English
publishDate 2024-11-01
publisher Elsevier
record_format Article
series Heliyon
spelling doaj-art-6e589b874e21438eba1684b2d9eec11b2024-11-15T06:13:22ZengElsevierHeliyon2405-84402024-11-011021e39727Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sourcesMattia De Rosa0Marta Meleddu1Manuela Pulina2Dipartimento di Ingegneria Meccanica, Energetica, Gestionale e dei Trasporti (DIME), University of Genova, ItalyDipartimento di Scienze Economiche e Aziendali (DISEA), University of Sassari and CRENoS, Italy; Corresponding author.Dipartimento di Scienze Economiche e Aziendali (DISEA), University of Sassari and CRENoS, ItalyThis study investigates the socio-economic and environmental drivers shaping renewable energy demand and supply within a meso-level setting (Italian regions, 2004–2020). Employing a panel vector error correction mechanism (PVECM) and an integrative biplot analysis, the research outcomes reveal a market equilibrium between demand and supply in the short and long run. Human capital accumulation is identified as pivotal in driving the renewable energy transition. Significant regional heterogeneities indicate challenges in achieving convergence towards sustainability and socio-economic development and well-being. Key empirical implications include enhancing education and vocational training to strengthen human capital and implementing tailored regional strategies for sustainable infrastructure development. These findings support policymakers in formulating targeted policies for a resilient, balanced energy future and addressing regional disparities in renewable energy adoption.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024157581C23Q41Q48
spellingShingle Mattia De Rosa
Marta Meleddu
Manuela Pulina
Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources
Heliyon
C23
Q41
Q48
title Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources
title_full Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources
title_fullStr Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources
title_full_unstemmed Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources
title_short Contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources
title_sort contextual drivers of energy demand and supply from renewable sources
topic C23
Q41
Q48
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024157581
work_keys_str_mv AT mattiaderosa contextualdriversofenergydemandandsupplyfromrenewablesources
AT martameleddu contextualdriversofenergydemandandsupplyfromrenewablesources
AT manuelapulina contextualdriversofenergydemandandsupplyfromrenewablesources