As the energy world changes, 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, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, biofuels can work with current engines, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
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.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, made from leftover organic waste. 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.
Even with these limits, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
Many believe they are just a bridge. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They are effective immediately while waiting for full electrification.
As the world pushes for lower emissions, these fuels gain importance. They here don’t replace electric or solar energy, they act as a support system. Through good policy and research, they might reshape global mobility