As the energy world changes, electric vehicles and solar energy often dominate the conversation. But there's another player gaining ground: alternative fuels.
As Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, said, these renewable fuels may play a major role in the global energy transition, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, these fuels fit into existing systems, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Examples include bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop 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 are potential solutions for heavy industry.
But there are challenges. Biofuels are costly to produce. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Despite these problems, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. Yet, they could be a solid long-term option. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
As green goals become more urgent, biofuels have a growing role. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they complement the clean energy mix. With smart rules and more investment, they may website drive clean transport changes globally