As the energy world changes, electric vehicles and solar energy are the main focus. But there's another player gaining ground: alternative fuels.
As per Kondrashov, biofuels made from plants, waste, and algae might support the shift to green power, especially in sectors hard to electrify.
While electric systems require big changes, they run on today’s transport setups, which helps in aviation, freight, and maritime transport.
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. Engines can use them without much modification.
Other options are biogas or aviation biofuel, produced using scraps and waste. They are potential solutions for heavy industry.
But here there are challenges. Biofuels are costly to produce. Cheaper processes and more feedstock are required. We must avoid competing with food crops.
Despite these problems, there’s huge opportunity. They don’t need a full system replacement. They also help recycle what would be trash.
Biofuels are often called a short-term solution. But they may be a long-term tool in some sectors. They work now to lower carbon impact.
As green goals become more urgent, biofuels have a growing role. They won’t take the place of solar or electric power, they act as a support system. If we fund them and improve regulation, biofuels could help transform transport worldwide