Factors influencing the electricity generation preferences of Turkish citizens: Citizens' attitudes and policy recommendations in the context of climate change and environmental impact
RENEWABLE ENERGY, vol.132, pp.381-393, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 132
- Publication Date: 2019
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.08.006
- Journal Name: RENEWABLE ENERGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.381-393
- Keywords: Electricity generation preferences, Energy policy, Renewable energy, Climate change, Nuclear power plants, RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES, NUCLEAR-POWER, PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS, FUKUSHIMA, TRANSITION, ACCIDENT, WIND, VALUATION, DISASTER, SOLAR
- Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Drawing on the findings of a survey on Turkish citizens' energy preferences, the aim of this study is to propose policy recommendations on Turkey's energy policies. To realise this aim, this study analyzes the attitudes and behaviours of the citizens of Turkish Republic concerning their preferences on electrical energy generation. This article scrutinizes the preferences of citizens on nuclear power plants (NPPs) and renewable energy sources (RES)-based power plants. Moreover, taking into consideration the issues of global warming and climate change, the article provides a separate analysis of how recent developments in these two issues affect citizens' preferences on electrical energy generation.