Renewable Energy Production and Economic Growth in Africa: An Empirical Analysis through the Lens of the Environmental Kuznets Curve Model

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Economic growth initially hampers renewable energy production in Africa, but eventually promotes it as growth continues.
The estimated turning point for positive impact on renewable energy lies between 2.28% and 4.91% economic growth.
This observational analysis across 52 African countries from 1990 to 2023 highlights the need for structural support.
Findings suggest international climate finance and foreign investment are essential for enhancing renewable energy.

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Empirical analysis shows a U-shaped effect on renewable energy in Africa, suggesting economic growth must reach a threshold.

Sarsar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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