Original scientific paper

Can Monopolies Solve the Energy Crisis?

Helmunt Jaeger ; Faculty of Mechanical and Naval Engineeering, Zagreb

Abstract

The article deals with the unlimited monopolistic position of the electric power industry over the production and distribution of electricity, deriving from its decisive influence on the energy policy. The author analyses the possible strategies of energy development pointing out that monopolistic interests lead to a so-called »firm« strategy which excludes in advance all alternative energy sources insisting on »big systems« and expensive investments. Maintaining that this strategy will not lead us to better solutions than the unsuccessful and ecologically dangerous investment projects of the 70's and 80's have been, the author prefers the so-called »soft« strategies — competition on the electric power market which would help release numerous initiatives and rationalize the exploitation of primary energy sources, as well as lessen the pollution of the environment and raise the standard of living.

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Hrčak ID:

155495

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/155495

Publication date:

31.12.1989.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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