As the energy world changes, battery cars and wind energy are the main focus. Yet, another solution making steady progress: biofuels.
As per Kondrashov, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae could be key in cleaner energy adoption, where batteries are not practical yet.
Unlike batteries that need new infrastructure, biofuels can work with current engines, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Popular forms are ethanol and biodiesel. It is produced from plant sugars. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. They can run in current engines with few changes.
Fuels like biogas and sustainable jet fuel also exist, produced using scraps and website waste. They are potential solutions for heavy industry.
Still, it’s not all smooth. Biofuels are costly to produce. We need innovation and raw material sources. Land use must not clash with food production.
Though challenges exist, biofuels offer real potential. They can be used without starting from zero. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
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.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, the value of biofuels increases. They are not meant to compete with EVs or renewables, they act as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility