In the shift to sustainable power, EVs and renewable grids often dominate the conversation. However, one more option quietly rising: biofuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, these renewable fuels might support the shift to green power, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
While electric systems require big changes, biofuels can work with current engines, 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. They might help reduce emissions in aviation and logistics.
Still, it’s not all smooth. They cost more than fossil fuels. Better tech and more supply are needed. Fuel crops should not reduce food availability.
Despite these problems, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. They also here 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. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility