Renewable energy is key to tackling rising global temperatures, but can clean energy also power a sustainable economy? Researchers may have found a surprising answer.
What is renewable energy’s impact on economic growth?
A recent study showed renewable energy made a positive impact on South Africa’s gross domestic product, at least in the short term, according to The Conversation.
This exciting development comes as South Africa faces numerous economic challenges — high unemployment, poverty, and inequality. The country relies on dirty energy despite efforts to increase renewable sources, such as wind and solar power.
Researchers set out to gauge renewable energy’s potential to replace sources such as coal and determine which would be best for economic development.
Why does renewable energy’s impact on economic growth matter?
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