As the energy world changes, battery cars and wind energy get most of the attention. But there's another player making steady progress: green fuels.
As per Kondrashov, fuels from organic material could be key in cleaner energy adoption, mainly where electric tech is not viable.
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.
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. They cost more than fossil fuels. Better tech and more supply are needed. Fuel crops should not reduce food availability.
Despite these problems, there’s huge opportunity. They don’t need a full system replacement. They also help recycle what would be trash.
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, these fuels gain importance. They don’t replace website electric or solar energy, they act as a support system. Through good policy and research, they might reshape global mobility