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Environmental Quality in the Context of Technology, Renewable Energy, and Sustainable Growth: CS-ARDL Analysis

Teknoloji, Yenilenebilir Enerji ve Sürdürülebilir Büyüme Ekseninde Çevre Kalitesi: CS-ARDL Analizi

Fatih Akın(ERZİNCAN BİNALİ YILDIRIM ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-7741-4004
Selin Dinçer(KIRIKKALE ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0003-3233-493X
Ayşenur Şakalak(SELÇUK ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0002-8420-4718
Pages
179–196
Publication Date
2026-01-28
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Therefore, this study aims to make an original contribution to the literature by analysing the relationships between renewable energy, sustainable growth, technology, and environmental quality in G-7 countries.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Purpose: This study aims to analyse the effects of renewable energy, sustainable growth, and research and development (R&D) expenditures on environmental quality in G-7 countries in the period 1990-2022.
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Key Findings & Data:The findings of the CS-ARDL analysis show that economic growth initially increases carbon emissions, but after a certain income level, this effect reverses and reduces emissions.
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Conclusion & Impact:Therefore, this study aims to make an original contribution to the literature by analysing the relationships between renewable energy, sustainable growth, technology, and environmental quality in G-7 countries.
🔬Design:Araştırma Makalesi
📍Scope:2022 Verileri
⚙️Variables:Sürdürülebilir Büyüme · Yenilenebilir Enerji · Ar-Ge Harcamaları

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Purpose: This study aims to analyse the effects of renewable energy, sustainable growth, and research and development (R&D) expenditures on environmental quality in G-7 countries in the period 1990-2022. Methodology: The study analyses the effects of renewable energy, sustainable growth, and R&D expenditures on environmental quality using the panel CS-ARDL method. Findings: DH cointegration test results confirm that there is a long-run cointegration relationship between carbon emissions and the variables analysed. The findings of the CS-ARDL analysis show that economic growth initially increases carbon emissions, but after a certain income level, this effect reverses and reduces emissions. This result supports the validity of the Environmental Kuznets Curve (EKC) hypothesis for G-7 countries. Moreover, it is found that renewable energy consumption and R&D expenditures have a decreasing effect on carbon emissions. Originality: G-7 countries are in a leading position on a global scale in terms of both economic size and R&D investments. Analysing the environmental impacts of these countries with comprehensive and up-to-date data not only contributes to the academic literature but also has the potential to provide practical and applicable recommendations for policymakers. Therefore, this study aims to make an original contribution to the literature by analysing the relationships between renewable energy, sustainable growth, technology, and environmental quality in G-7 countries.

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Amaç: Bu çalışmada, 1990-2022 döneminde G-7 ülkelerinde yenilenebilir enerji, sürdürülebilir büyüme ve araştırma-geliştirme (Ar-Ge) harcamalarının çevre kalitesi üzerindeki etkilerinin incelenmesi amaçlanmaktadır. Yöntem: Çalışmada yenilenebilir enerji, sürdürülebilir büyüme ve Ar-Ge harcamalarının çevre kalitesi üzerindeki etkileri incelenirken panel CS-ARDL yöntemi kullanılmıştır. Bulgular: DH eşbütünleşme testi sonuçları, karbon emisyonları ile incelenen değişkenler arasında uzun dönemli bir eşbütünleşme ilişkisi bulunduğunu doğrulamaktadır. CS-ARDL analizi bulguları, ekonomik büyümenin başlangıçta karbon emisyonlarını artırdığını, ancak belirli bir gelir seviyesinden sonra bu etkinin tersine dönerek emisyonları azalttığını göstermektedir. Bu sonuç, Çevresel Kuznets Eğrisi (ÇKE) hipotezinin G-7 ülkeleri için geçerliliğini desteklemektedir. Ayrıca, yenilenebilir enerji tüketimi ve Ar-Ge harcamalarının karbon emisyonlarını azaltıcı yönde etkide bulunduğu tespit edilmiştir. Özgünlük: G-7 ülkeleri hem ekonomik büyüklükleri hem de Ar-Ge yatırımları bakımından küresel ölçekte öncü konumda yer almaktadır. Bu ülkelerin çevre üzerindeki etkilerinin kapsamlı ve güncel verilerle analiz edilmesi, yalnızca akademik literatüre katkı sağlamakla kalmayıp, aynı zamanda politika yapıcılar için pratik ve uygulanabilir öneriler sunma potansiyeli taşımaktadır. Dolayısıyla bu çalışma, G-7 ülkeleri özelinde yenilenebilir enerji, sürdürülebilir büyüme, teknoloji ve çevre kalitesi arasındaki ilişkileri inceleyerek literatüre özgün bir katkı sunmayı amaçlamaktadır.

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Akın, F., Dinçer, S., Şakalak, A. (2026). Environmental Quality in the Context of Technology, Renewable Energy, and Sustainable Growth: CS-ARDL Analysis. Verimlilik Dergisi, Cilt: 60 Sayı: 1, 179–196. https://doi.org/10.51551/verimlilik.1718994

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