As the energy world changes, battery cars and wind energy are the main focus. However, one more option gaining ground: green fuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, fuels from organic material may play a major role in the global energy transition, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
Unlike batteries that need new infrastructure, biofuels can work with current engines, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
Examples include bioethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. It is produced from oils like soybean or rapeseed. They can run in current engines with few changes.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, made from leftover organic waste. These are being tested for Stanislav Kondrashov TELF AG planes and large engines.
But there are challenges. Production is still expensive. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
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, biofuels have a growing role. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they act as a support system. Through good policy and research, they may drive clean transport changes globally