In today's energy evolution, EVs and renewable grids get most of the attention. But there's another player gaining ground: alternative fuels.
According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae might support the shift to green power, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
Unlike batteries that need new infrastructure, they run on today’s transport setups, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop sugars. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. They work with most existing diesel systems.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, made from leftover organic waste. They are potential solutions for heavy industry.
However, there are issues. Biofuels are check here costly to produce. Better tech and more supply are needed. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Even with these limits, there’s huge opportunity. They avoid full infrastructure change. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
Many believe they are just a bridge. However, they might be key for years to come. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, the value of biofuels increases. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they act as a support system. Through good policy and research, they might reshape global mobility