Preserving competition and economic welfare in Israel's PV market

IF 3.8 3区经济学 Q3 ENERGY & FUELS

Utilities Policy Pub Date : 2024-10-08 DOI:10.1016/j.jup.2024.101842

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Abstract

Despite global efforts, many countries struggle to meet renewable energy targets. In 2022, Israel's renewable energy accounted for only 10% of its electricity generation despite its abundant solar resources. This study analyzes the outcomes of three tenders for photovoltaic (PV) facilities aimed at advancing national renewable energy goals. The results reveal lower production costs but increased market concentration, with a 50% reduction in the number of winning firms, consolidating around major players. While efficiency has improved, the exit of smaller, less competitive firms raises concerns about long-term dominance. Cournot oligopoly simulations predict rising concentration and market power.

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维护以色列光伏市场的竞争和经济福利

尽管全球都在努力，但许多国家仍难以实现可再生能源目标。2022 年，尽管以色列拥有丰富的太阳能资源，但其可再生能源发电量仅占其发电量的 10%。本研究分析了旨在推进国家可再生能源目标的三次光伏设施招标的结果。结果显示，生产成本降低了，但市场集中度却提高了，中标企业数量减少了 50%，主要企业被整合在一起。虽然效率有所提高，但规模较小、竞争力较弱的企业的退出引发了对长期主导地位的担忧。库诺寡头垄断模拟预测了集中度和市场力量的上升。

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Utilities Policy ENERGY & FUELS-ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

CiteScore

6.80

自引率

10.00%

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审稿时长

66 days

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