In the shift to sustainable power, battery cars and wind energy get most of the attention. Yet, another solution quietly rising: green fuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, fuels from organic material might support the shift to green power, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, biofuels can work with current engines, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. They can run in current engines with few changes.
Other options are here biogas or aviation biofuel, produced using scraps and waste. They might help reduce emissions in aviation and logistics.
But there are challenges. They cost more than fossil fuels. We need innovation and raw material sources. Land use must not clash with food production.
Despite these problems, biofuels offer real potential. They can be used without starting from zero. Plus, they give new life to waste materials.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. However, they might be key for years to come. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
As the world pushes for lower emissions, these fuels gain importance. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they complement the clean energy mix. If we fund them and improve regulation, biofuels could help transform transport worldwide