Dependence and sustainability: a disaggregated analysis of electricity generation in ASEAN countries
International Journal of Energy Sector Management
ISSN: 1750-6220
Article publication date: 12 April 2024
Issue publication date: 18 November 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This study aims to explore the diverse sources of electricity generation (coal, natural gas, oil and hydroelectricity) and their respective associations with economic growth and environmental quality.
Design/methodology/approach
This study uses static panel data analysis with a random effects model for six selected ASEAN countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Filipina, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar) from 1994 to 2014.
Findings
This study reveals that economic growth in six selected ASEAN countries is enhanced by electricity generation from all sources, while the contribution of electricity production from hydroelectricity remains the largest and strongest. There is no environmental impact of electricity production from hydroelectric, whereas fossil fuel-based electricity production emits carbon dioxide, with coal sources being the largest contributor, followed by natural gas and oil.
Practical implications
Based on the results, these six ASEAN countries should invest more in hydropower projects, reduce the coal mix in power generation and promote clean coal technology to improve economic efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, no research has examined the relationship between electricity production, environmental quality and economic growth in Southeast Asian nations. Therefore, the outcome of this study is expected to provide insightful results to supplement the framing and implementation of national and collective regional strategies for sustainable electricity generation in ASEAN countries.
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Acknowledgements
The authors thank for any comment and feedback to their paper from 12th Gadjah Mada International Conference on Economics and Business as well as DoSM’s 10th MyStats Conference.
Funding: The authors benefit financial support for their research under the research grant from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta.
Citation
Hartarto, R.B., Shameem P., M., Wardani, D.T.K. and Iskandar, M.L. (2024), "Dependence and sustainability: a disaggregated analysis of electricity generation in ASEAN countries", International Journal of Energy Sector Management, Vol. 18 No. 6, pp. 2028-2044. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJESM-09-2023-0014
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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