As the energy world changes, electric vehicles and solar energy are the main focus. But there's another player making steady progress: green fuels.
According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, fuels from organic material might support the shift to green power, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
While electric systems require big changes, these fuels fit into existing systems, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
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.
More advanced options include biogas and biojet fuel, created from food waste, sewage, and organic material. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
However, there are issues. They cost more than fossil fuels. Cheaper processes and here more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Even with these limits, biofuels offer real potential. They avoid full infrastructure change. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. Yet, they could be a solid long-term option. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, the value of biofuels increases. They don’t replace electric or solar energy, they act as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility