Analysis on the Factors that Influence the Utilization Rate of Renewable Energy in the Framework of Marxist Reproduction

Abstract

Developing the renewable energy to replace traditional fossil energy is not only an essential part of sustainable development strategies of most countries all over the world, but also an important theoretical issue that draws the attention of the academic circle. On the basis of a Marxian reproduction scheme, the essay analyzes the influence of market demand, technological progress and policy promotion on the utilization rate of renewable energy and their mechanisms during the development of the renewable energy industry. A panel data set of 28 OECD countries for 34 years is constructed to examine the role of market, technology and policy on renewable energy's utilization rate. In addition, based on theoretical analysis and econometrical analysis, market, policy and technology-the three main factors will go through a thorough analysis.

Recycling for deforestation reduction in Tanzania: Why are households not using waste charcoal?

“…These results are supported by a study by Ma et al (2013) in 28 OECD countries, which show that one factor might have a positive effect in one case and a negative one in others. Furthermore, these results are consistent with findings in Uganda by Asada (2019) and in Thailand by Dunn et al (1982) that low calorific value for waste charcoal was suitable in rice cooking and steaming banana, respectively.…”

“…This research revealed that public policies and institutions did not impact waste charcoal utilization (p = 0.321) and Cramer's v value (v = 0.058. These findings contradict those from Ma et al (2013), Zahabu (2008), andDoggart et al (2020), which showed that government policies were the most important factor in improving the utilization of energy in low-income countries. The contradiction is mainly due to the enforcement of rules and guidelines according to the Government Notice (Forest Royalty Collection).…”