Empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle East

Abstract It is necessary to ensure the thorough transition of energy dependency from fossil fuels to renewable energy as it is the sustainable source of energy. In this view, the study aims to explore the impact of digital transformation (DTR) on renewable energy adoption (REA). The analysis was set...

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Main Authors: Mosab I. Tabash, Umar Farooq, Suzan Sameer Issa, Mohammed Alnahhal, Silvi Asna Prestianawati, Manishkumar Varma
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Published: Springer 2025-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01758-w
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author Mosab I. Tabash
Umar Farooq
Suzan Sameer Issa
Mohammed Alnahhal
Silvi Asna Prestianawati
Manishkumar Varma
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Mohammed Alnahhal
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description Abstract It is necessary to ensure the thorough transition of energy dependency from fossil fuels to renewable energy as it is the sustainable source of energy. In this view, the study aims to explore the impact of digital transformation (DTR) on renewable energy adoption (REA). The analysis was set on the dataset of middle east countries over the span of 1999–2023. For checking the relationship, the study mainly considers the CS-ARDL model and proceeds with FMOLS model for robustness analysis. The findings infer that DTR positively influence the REA. This can be explained as DTR ensures the smooth flow of energy, internet of things, and better management of energy production and consumption. All these factors pave the way towards the transition of renewable energy. In addition, the analysis discloses the positive effect of FDI inflow, government effectiveness, and economic growth whilst urbanization negatively influence the REA. This research is novel because it thoroughly examines how institutional technological and economic factors influence REA in the Middle East, an area where there are currently few studies of this kind. The study’s conclusions give decision-makers doable plans to boost the regions sustainable development objectives and hasten the adoption of renewable energy.
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spelling doaj-art-d1cbef12f6044165a9aefb6a25c086562025-08-20T03:07:20ZengSpringerDiscover Sustainability2662-99842025-08-016112010.1007/s43621-025-01758-wEmpirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle EastMosab I. Tabash0Umar Farooq1Suzan Sameer Issa2Mohammed Alnahhal3Silvi Asna Prestianawati4Manishkumar Varma5College of Business, Al Ain UniversitySchool of Economics and Finance, Xi’an Jiaotong UniversityFaculty of Administrative and Financial Sciences, University of PetraMechanical Engineering Department, American University of Ras Al KhaimahEconomics Department, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas BrawijayaMIESPPU Institute of Higher EducationAbstract It is necessary to ensure the thorough transition of energy dependency from fossil fuels to renewable energy as it is the sustainable source of energy. In this view, the study aims to explore the impact of digital transformation (DTR) on renewable energy adoption (REA). The analysis was set on the dataset of middle east countries over the span of 1999–2023. For checking the relationship, the study mainly considers the CS-ARDL model and proceeds with FMOLS model for robustness analysis. The findings infer that DTR positively influence the REA. This can be explained as DTR ensures the smooth flow of energy, internet of things, and better management of energy production and consumption. All these factors pave the way towards the transition of renewable energy. In addition, the analysis discloses the positive effect of FDI inflow, government effectiveness, and economic growth whilst urbanization negatively influence the REA. This research is novel because it thoroughly examines how institutional technological and economic factors influence REA in the Middle East, an area where there are currently few studies of this kind. The study’s conclusions give decision-makers doable plans to boost the regions sustainable development objectives and hasten the adoption of renewable energy.https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01758-wDigital transformationRenewable energy adoptionMiddle EastCS-ARDLSustainable energy
spellingShingle Mosab I. Tabash
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Mohammed Alnahhal
Silvi Asna Prestianawati
Manishkumar Varma
Empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle East
Discover Sustainability
Digital transformation
Renewable energy adoption
Middle East
CS-ARDL
Sustainable energy
title Empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle East
title_full Empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle East
title_fullStr Empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle East
title_full_unstemmed Empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle East
title_short Empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the Middle East
title_sort empirical assessment of digital transformation and renewable energy adoption in the middle east
topic Digital transformation
Renewable energy adoption
Middle East
CS-ARDL
Sustainable energy
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s43621-025-01758-w
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