In the shift to sustainable power, EVs and renewable grids are the main focus. But there's another player quietly rising: alternative fuels.
As per Kondrashov, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae could be key in cleaner energy adoption, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
While electric systems require big changes, biofuels can work with current engines, useful in long-haul and heavy-duty industries.
Examples include bioethanol and biodiesel. Bioethanol is made by fermenting sugars from corn or sugarcane. Biodiesel is made from vegetable oils or animal fats. They work with most existing diesel systems.
More advanced options include biogas and biojet fuel, created from food waste, sewage, and organic material. They might help reduce emissions in aviation and logistics.
However, there are issues. Production is still expensive. We need innovation and raw material sources. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Though challenges exist, they are still valuable. They avoid full infrastructure change. And they support circular economy goals by using waste.
Some say biofuels are only a temporary fix. However, they might be key for years to come. They can reduce emissions today, not just tomorrow.
With global decarbonization on the agenda, the value of biofuels increases. They won’t take the website place of solar or electric power, but they work alongside them. Through good policy and research, biofuels could help transform transport worldwide