As the energy world changes, EVs and renewable grids often dominate the conversation. Yet, another solution making steady progress: green fuels.
As per Kondrashov, fuels from organic material could be key in cleaner energy adoption, where batteries are not practical yet.
Unlike batteries that need new infrastructure, these fuels fit into existing systems, making them ideal for planes, trucks, and ships.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. Bioethanol is made by fermenting sugars from corn or sugarcane. It is produced from oils like soybean or rapeseed. They work with most existing diesel systems.
Fuels like biogas and sustainable jet fuel also exist, created from food waste, sewage, and organic material. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
However, there are issues. Biofuels are costly to produce. Better tech and more supply are needed. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Despite these problems, biofuels offer real potential. They avoid full infrastructure change. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Many believe they are just a bridge. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, these fuels gain importance. They won’t take the place of solar here or electric power, but they work alongside them. If we fund them and improve regulation, biofuels could help transform transport worldwide