Planning the Energy Future of the City: SWOT Analysis – Case Study of the City of Kragujevac

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Reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving climate neutrality is one of the main challenges nowadays. In this regard, the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources is the goal of energy planning in various countries worldwide. The Republic of Serbia announced a draft ntegrated National Energy and Climate Plan of the Republic of Serbia for the period 2030 with the projections up to 2050, in response to both the global aspiration and the Paris Agreement. Yet, since cities utilize more than 75% of primary energy globally, they should be considered when it comes to long-term energy planning at the national level. Achieving climate-neutral cities requires time and extensive analysis of energy potential. This paper aims to implement a SWOT analysis of planning the future energy system, with a case study of the city of Kragujevac. The paper outlines all the benefits and factors that can help stakeholders on the road to a climate-neutral city and any potential drawbacks. The utilized SWOT analysis was done in accordance with all available data and it results in the presentation of current energy needs and an insight into possible future directions of energy development of the City of Kragujevac concerning national and local energy policy-