In the shift to sustainable power, battery cars and wind energy often dominate the conversation. Yet, another solution quietly rising: green fuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, fuels from organic material might support the shift to green power, where batteries are not practical yet.
While electric systems require big changes, these fuels fit into existing systems, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop sugars. 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 are potential solutions for heavy industry.
Still, it’s not all smooth. Biofuels are costly to produce. Better tech and more supply are needed. Land use must not clash with food production.
Despite these problems, here 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. Yet, they could be a solid long-term option. They work now to lower carbon impact.
As the world pushes for lower emissions, these fuels gain importance. They don’t replace electric or solar energy, but they work alongside them. Through good policy and research, they might reshape global mobility