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A Bibliometric Analysis of Green Financing and Renewable Energy Research for 2000-2023

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  • Uwalomwa Uwuigbe

    (Department of Accounting, College of Economics Management, and Information Systems University of Nizwa, Oman)

  • Damilola Felix Eluyela

    (Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania, Australia)

  • Bankole Olajide Martins

    (Department of Economics, Bowling Green State University, United States of America)

  • Olubukola Ranti Uwuigbe

    (Department of Accounting, Covenant University, Nigeria; Department of Accounting Sciences, Walter Sisulu University, South Africa)

  • Saidu Musa

    (Tasmanian School of Business and Economics, University of Tasmania, Australia; Department of Accounting and Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences, Kwara State University, Nigeria)

Abstract

This bibliometric analysis examines the research on green financing and renewable energy from 2000 to 2023. ​The study analyses the publication trends, most productive countries and institutions, frequently occurring concepts, and active and cited authors in this field. The findings reveal a significant increase in publications on green financing and renewable energy in recent years which highlights the increasing interest and investment in these fields, with China being the most productive country. The analysis of keywords highlights the focus on renewable energy, sustainability, and climate change. ​ The study also identifies the most active and cited authors, as well as the top journals in this research area. Overall, the analysis underscores the growing interest and importance of green financing and renewable energy in addressing climate change and promoting sustainable development. ​The analysis presents future opportunities for research in the areas of green financing and renewable energy, as well as the development of sustainable finance and renewable energy solutions.

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  • Uwalomwa Uwuigbe & Damilola Felix Eluyela & Bankole Olajide Martins & Olubukola Ranti Uwuigbe & Saidu Musa, 2024. "A Bibliometric Analysis of Green Financing and Renewable Energy Research for 2000-2023," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 14(5), pages 26-34, September.
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    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • P18 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Energy; Environment
    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development

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