As the energy world changes, EVs and renewable grids get most of the attention. Yet, another solution making steady progress: green fuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae might support the shift to green power, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, biofuels can work with current engines, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Examples include bioethanol and biodiesel. Bioethanol is made by fermenting sugars from corn or sugarcane. It is produced from oils like soybean or rapeseed. Engines can use them without much modification.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, produced using scraps and waste. They are potential solutions for heavy industry.
Still, it’s not all smooth. Biofuels are costly to produce. Better tech and more supply are needed. Fuel crops should not reduce food availability.
Even with these limits, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
Many believe they are just a bridge. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They are effective immediately while waiting for full electrification.
As the world pushes for lower emissions, these fuels gain importance. They don’t replace electric or solar energy, they act here as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility