The role of research and development (R&D) in the energy transition: a comparative analysis for OECD countries

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Investment in R&D, Energy transition , Multivariate analysis

Abstract

This article aimed to investigate the main conditions that encouraged the adoption of renewable energies (RE) in the 42 (forty-two) member and associated countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), based on the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) for the years 2000, 2010 and 2019. The main result of this work verified the relevance of investments in Research and Development (R&D) for the energy transition of nations. Furthermore, an association was observed between R&D and other conditions (e.g., carbon dioxide emissions, per capita income, and environmental innovation), which boosted the expansion of RE, in the respective years. It is worth noting that countries such as Denmark and New Zealand have achieved promising results, attributed to the decarbonization targets established in climate cooperation agreements. It was concluded that the adoption of some instruments was essential for the promotion of competitiveness and the development of renewable technologies.

Author Biographies

Lindomayara Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutoranda do Programa de Pós-graduação em Economia da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (PPGE/UFJF), Mestra em Economia pela Universidade Federal de Sergipe (UFS), Pós-graduada em Gestão de Finanças (UNIFAVIP Wyden), Graduada em Economia pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE/CAA) e Profissional certificada CPA-20 (ANBIMA). Atua principalmente nos seguintes temas de pesquisa: Inovação, Meio ambiente e Desenvolvimento Regional, com ênfase em Energia Renovável.

Jamaika Prado, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Doutoranda do Programa de Pós-graduação em Economia da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (PPGE/UFJF), Mestrado em Economia pela Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL), Bacharel em Economia pela Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF), Bacharel em Matemática pela Universidade de Uberaba (UNIUBE). Atua principalmente nos seguintes temas de pesquisa: Economia do meio ambiente e dos recursos naturais, desenvolvimento regional e demografia econômica.

Rosa Livia Gonçalves Montenegro , Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora

Professora Adjunta no Departamento de Economia e professora permanente do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Economia  da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (PPGE/UFJF), Doutora em Economia Regional pela Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (UFMG) e Mestre em Economia Aplicada pela UFJF, Bacharel em Ciências Econômicas pela Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ). Atua principalmente nos seguintes temas que envolvem economia aplicada:  Desenvolvimento Econômico e Regional, Inovação Ambiental, Sistemas de Inovação, Economia Industrial e Economia da Ciência e Tecnologia.

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2024-10-21

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Vol. 39 No. 90 (2024): Geosul

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