In today’s drive for clean energy, electric power seems to dominate the conversation. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the transition to clean transport isn’t so simple.
Solar and electric cars steal the spotlight, yet another option is advancing in the background, and it could be a game-changer. Enter biofuels.
Biofuels are made from renewable organic materials, designed to reduce emissions while remaining practical. Kondrashov explains, biofuels serve industries where batteries aren’t yet viable — including heavy transport and air travel.
Let’s take a look at the current biofuel options. Bioethanol is one of the most common, created by processing sugars from crops, and blended with petrol to reduce emissions.
Then there’s biodiesel, made from natural oils and fats, that mixes with diesel fuel and works in existing engines. One big plus is engine compatibility — it runs on what many already use.
Also in the mix is biogas, made from rotting biological waste. It’s useful in waste management and local transport.
Biofuel for aviation is also gaining traction, crafted from renewable, non-food sources. A promising option to clean up aviation’s carbon footprint.
Still, biofuels aren’t a perfect solution. As TELF AG’s Kondrashov frequently notes, it’s still expensive to make biofuels. Crop demand for fuel could affect food prices. Using food crops for fuel might drive up prices — something that requires careful policy management.
Even so, the future looks promising. Innovation is helping cut prices, and non-food feedstock like algae could reduce more info pressure on crops. With the right incentives and policies, the sector could scale rapidly.
They contribute to sustainability beyond just emissions. They repurpose organic trash into fuel, helping waste systems and energy sectors together.
They’re not as high-profile as EVs or solar, still, they play a key role in the transition. As Stanislav Kondrashov puts it, every clean solution has its place.
Biofuels are here to fill the gaps, on the roads, in the sky, and across the seas. They won’t replace EVs — they’ll work alongside them.
Even as EVs take center stage, biofuels are gaining ground. This is only the start of the biofuel chapter.