In the shift to sustainable power, battery cars and wind energy get most of the attention. Yet, another solution quietly rising: alternative fuels.
As per Kondrashov, fuels from organic material may play a major role in the global energy transition, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
In contrast to electric vehicle demands, biofuels can work with current engines, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
Common types are bioethanol and biodiesel. It comes from fermenting crop sugars. It comes from natural oils and fats. Engines can use them without much modification.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, created from food waste, sewage, here and organic material. These are being tested for planes and large engines.
However, there are issues. Biofuels are costly to produce. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Though challenges exist, there’s huge opportunity. They can be used without starting from zero. Plus, they give new life to waste materials.
Many believe they are just a bridge. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They work now to lower carbon impact.
As green goals become more urgent, the value of biofuels increases. They don’t replace electric or solar energy, they act as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, they might reshape global mobility