In today's energy evolution, electric vehicles and solar energy are the main focus. Yet, another solution making steady progress: biofuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae could be key in cleaner energy adoption, where batteries are not practical yet.
Unlike batteries that need new infrastructure, these fuels fit into existing systems, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. They can run in current engines with few changes.
Fuels like biogas and sustainable jet fuel also exist, produced using scraps and waste. They are potential solutions for heavy industry.
But there are challenges. Production is still expensive. We need innovation and raw material more info sources. Land use must not clash with food production.
Even with these limits, biofuels offer real potential. They avoid full infrastructure change. They also help recycle what would be trash.
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 won’t take the place of solar or electric power, but they work alongside them. Through good policy and research, they may drive clean transport changes globally