In the shift to sustainable power, electric vehicles and solar energy are the main focus. But there's another player gaining ground: green fuels.
According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, fuels from organic material may play a major role in the global energy transition, 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.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. Bioethanol is made by fermenting sugars from corn or sugarcane. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. Engines can use them without much modification.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, produced using scraps and waste. They might more info help reduce emissions in aviation and logistics.
Still, it’s not all smooth. Biofuels are costly to produce. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Despite these problems, there’s huge opportunity. They don’t need a full system replacement. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Some say biofuels are only a temporary fix. However, they might be key for years to come. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, these fuels gain importance. They don’t replace electric or solar energy, they act as a support system. Through good policy and research, they might reshape global mobility