In the shift to sustainable power, electric vehicles and solar energy get most of the attention. However, one more option gaining ground: green fuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae may play a major role in the global energy transition, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
Unlike batteries that need new infrastructure, biofuels can work with current engines, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
Examples include bioethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. Engines can use them without much modification.
More advanced options include biogas and biojet fuel, produced using scraps and waste. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
But there are challenges. They cost more than fossil fuels. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. Fuel crops should not reduce food availability.
Despite these problems, biofuels offer real potential. They don’t need a full system replacement. Plus, they give new life to more info waste materials.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
As green goals become more urgent, biofuels have a growing role. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, but they work alongside them. If we fund them and improve regulation, biofuels could help transform transport worldwide