Renewable energy consumption and economic growth in Uganda
This study examines how renewable energy consumption affects economic growth in Uganda using data from 1988–2018. Using econometric methods such as the VECM, ADF test, Johansen cointegration test, and Granger causality test, the results show that renewable energy has a negative impact on economic growth. However, GDP, gross capital formation, electricity trade, CO₂ emissions, and trade openness all have positive effects on growth. The study recommends promoting clean energy policies and expanding electricity trade within the East African region to make better use of Uganda’s renewable energy potential.
Carbon emissions, economic governance and economic growth
This study analyzes how carbon emissions, economic governance, and economic growth are connected in selected East African Community countries from 1996–2019. Using advanced panel methods like FMOLS, the results show that good economic governance, higher carbon emissions, more investment, and improved human capital all support economic growth. However, a growing labor force and more renewable energy consumption appear to reduce growth in the long run.
Determinants of carbon dioxide emissions: role of renewable energy consumption, economic growth, urbanization and governance
This study examines what drives CO₂ emissions in East African Community (EAC) countries, focusing on governance, renewable energy use, economic growth, and urbanization. Using the STIRPAT model, the results confirm the Environmental Kuznets Curve for all EAC states. The study finds that urbanization increases environmental degradation in most countries, while renewable energy use and good governance help reduce CO₂ emissions.
Fossil fuel energy consumption, economic growth, urbanization, and carbon dioxide emissions in Kenya
This study explores how fossil fuel consumption, economic growth, and urbanization impact CO₂ emissions in Kenya from 1971 to 2014. It finds that economic growth and fossil fuel use increase CO₂ emissions, whereas urbanization tends to reduce them. The study suggests phasing out fossil fuel subsidies and promoting clean energy to mitigate emissions.
The effects of gross domestic product and energy consumption on carbon dioxide emission in Uganda (1986-2018)
This study investigates how energy consumption and per capita GDP affect carbon dioxide emissions in Uganda. Using data from 1986–2018 and Vector Error Correction methods, the study finds a long-run relationship between the variables. Results show that higher GDP per capita significantly increases CO₂ emissions, while energy consumption does not cause changes in emissions. The findings support the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) and the growth neutrality hypothesis for Uganda.
Assessing wind energy development in Uganda: Opportunities and challenges
This paper reviews the opportunities and challenges of developing wind energy in Uganda. It highlights that wind power can support economic growth, create jobs, and help meet Uganda’s rising energy demand while reducing emissions. However, the sector faces barriers such as lack of wind data, high startup costs, weak infrastructure, limited research, and poor policy support. The study recommends better wind assessments, improved infrastructure, financial incentives, and strong policies to boost wind energy development.
Effects of carbon dioxide emissions on agricultural production indexes in East African community countries
Otim, J., Watundu, S., Mutenyo, J., Bagire, V. and Adaramola, M.S., 2023. Effects of carbon dioxide emissions on agricultural production indexes in East African community countries: Pooled mean group and fixed effect approaches.
