As the energy world changes, EVs and renewable grids often dominate the conversation. But there's another player making steady progress: green fuels.
According to TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov, these renewable fuels may play a major role in the global energy transition, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
While electric systems require big changes, they run on today’s transport setups, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. They work with most existing diesel systems.
Fuels read more 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 sources. Fuel crops should not reduce food availability.
Even with these limits, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Some say biofuels are only a temporary fix. Yet, they could be a solid long-term option. 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, but they work alongside them. Through good policy and research, they may drive clean transport changes globally