Disadvantages of Imperfect Competition in Solar Energy Collector Markets and Policy Recommendations

Abstract

This paper’s aim is to show how the features of renewables in terms of both the product and the sector considering solar energy flat plate collector market should be. We focus on a technological device: flat plate solar collector, designed as solution for energy problems of Turkey. We introduce the device and define the market’s structure economically. We show the problems of the sector and the disadvantages of market. We offer a solution based on economic policy regarding what can be done for the future for this product and the related sector in the Turkish Markets.