A current assessment of effects of electricity market liberalization on electricity consumer rights in Turkey

Burak Dindar, Omer Gul

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Abstract

Central governments have been experiencing difficulties in financing increased electricity grid investments. In recent years, the grids, in which financial problems are experienced, are rapidly liberalized to supply affordable, continuous and high quality energy to consumers. The liberalization of the distribution grid in Turkey have been completed in the last decade. In this study, a current review of consumer rights after the liberalization of Turkey's distribution grid is carried out. Although some improvements in supply continuity after liberalization has been shown, the supply continuity performance of distribution grid is not at the desired level considering Turkey's economic performance, size and development. Objectives within the liberalization of the distribution grid in Turkey can only be achieved through cooperation with regulatory authority and private companies. In this respect, private companies should take necessary measures and the regulatory authority should revises existing regulations considering characteristics of the distribution companies and make necessary audits.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 2019 6th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ICEEE 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages60-64
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781728139104
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2019
Event6th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ICEEE 2019 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 16 Apr 201917 Apr 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings - 2019 6th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ICEEE 2019

Conference

Conference6th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ICEEE 2019
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period16/04/1917/04/19

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Consumer rights
  • Electricity market
  • Electricity price
  • Market liberalization
  • Supply continuity

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