In the shift to sustainable power, battery cars and wind energy are the main focus. Yet, another solution making steady progress: 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.
While electric systems require big changes, these fuels fit into existing systems, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. Engines can use them without much modification.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, created from food waste, sewage, and organic material. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
But there are challenges. Biofuels are costly to produce. Better tech and more supply are needed. Land use must not clash with food production.
Though challenges exist, there’s huge opportunity. They avoid full infrastructure change. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Some say biofuels are only a temporary fix. However, they website might be key for years to come. They are effective immediately while waiting for full electrification.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, these fuels gain importance. They don’t replace electric or solar energy, they act as a support system. Through good policy and research, they might reshape global mobility