A system-dynamic simulation game for energy sector of Turkey

The motivation of this study results from increased change in energy needs of Turkey and worldwide shift from conventional to renewable energy resources. Depletion of conventional resources forces countries to develop effective strategies on energy mix. This requires a novel normative approach in planning for and supporting research on different energy resources. The authors describe how they developed an initial version of a simulation game model for decision makers of the Turkish energy sector using system dynamics. Since this methodology has not been used in this field in Turkey, but is a common tool in more developed countries, it can help in solving decision problems in energy investments.