The Impact of R&D Expenditures on Regional Energy Intensity in Turkey

Yahya Algül and Deniz Erenel
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Yahya Algül: Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey
Deniz Erenel: Department of Economics, Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Erzurum Technical University, Erzurum, Turkey

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2024, vol. 14, issue 5, 546-557

Abstract: Energy efficiency measures are effective solutions for addressing environmental and economic issues, including global warming, energy supply security, and trade deficits from imported energy sources. Turkey through an ambitious policy scheme in the last decades, have reduced energy intensity level significantly, though, still higher than developed countries. In this regard, this study investigates the relationship between R&D expenditures and energy intensity in Turkey through NUTS-I regional data ranging from 2010 to 2021. According to both FMOLS and DOLS technique findings increasing R&D expenditures may significantly decrease energy intensity. Furthermore, economic growth appears to correlate with reduced energy intensity. Additionally, FMOLS findings suggest that industrialization may increase energy intensity, while DOLS results indicate that population growth can also significantly increase energy intensity. Therefore, a customized research and development (R&D) incentivization support system could offer various benefits to Turkey and other developing nations facing similar challenges.

Keywords: Energy Efficiency; Energy Intensity; Research and Development; Global Warming; Turkey (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O55 Q43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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