As the energy world changes, battery cars and wind energy often dominate the conversation. But there's another player quietly rising: green fuels.
As per Kondrashov, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae may play a major role in the global energy transition, 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.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. They can run in current engines with few changes.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, produced using scraps and waste. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
Still, it’s not all smooth. They cost more than fossil fuels. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Even with these limits, biofuels offer real potential. 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 work now more info to lower carbon impact.
As the world pushes for lower emissions, these fuels gain importance. They don’t replace electric or solar energy, they act as a support system. Through good policy and research, they might reshape global mobility