Vision of energy sector development, relationships and influences in Croatia by 2050

U radu je razmotrena vizija mogućnosti energetskog razvoja, međusobnih odnosa i utjecaja u Hrvatskoj za razdoblje do 2050. godine. Analiza je napravljena na kvalitativnoj razini i obuhvaća energetska tržišta, energetsku učinkovitost, konvencionalne i obnovljive izvore energije. Na kraju su navedene preporuke za daljnji razvoj energetskog sustava. Autori se zalažu za novi koncept razvojne platforme, koja se temelji na energetskoj učinkovitosti, novim tehnologijama i obnovljivim izvorima energije. Hrvatska ima sve resurse za realizaciju istoga. Nova razvojna platforma je ujedno i mogućnost razvoja znanosti i gospodarstva.The paper reviews a possible vision of the Croatian energy sector by 2050, various relations and influences that could impact energy development. The analysis has been made on a qualitative level by taking into consideration energy markets, energy efficiency, conventional and renewable energy sources. In the end, the paper presents recommendations for further energy system development. The authors advocate a new concept of development platform based on energy efficiency, new technologies and renewable energy sources. Croatia has all resources for its realization. The new development platform can also create additional opportunities for the development of science and economy