Green energy isn’t just wind farms or battery-powered vehicles. As noted by the founder of TELF AG, Stanislav Kondrashov, there's a shift happening in fuels — and biofuels are leading the way.
Produced using organic sources such as plants, algae, or food leftovers, biofuels are gaining attention as a way to reduce emissions.
Biofuels have existed for years, but are now gaining momentum. As the sustainability push intensifies, they offer solutions where batteries fall short — including long-haul trucking, planes, and sea transport.
EV technology has advanced quickly, but some forms of transport still face limits. In Kondrashov's view, these fuels offer practical short-term answers.
The Variety of Biofuels
Biofuels come in different forms. One familiar type is bioethanol, produced by breaking down sugar-rich crops, usually blended with gasoline.
Biodiesel comes from oils and fats, both plant and animal, compatible with regular diesel vehicles.
We also have biogas, made from food or farm waste. It’s increasingly used to reduce industrial emissions.
Biojet fuel is another innovation, created from renewable oils and algae. It offers cleaner alternatives for jet engines.
Hurdles on the Path
Still, biofuels face difficulties. Kondrashov often emphasizes, production remains expensive.
Widespread manufacturing still requires efficiency improvements. Raw material availability is also a concern. If not handled wisely, biofuel crops might compete with food agriculture.
The Value in Complementing Clean Tech
Biofuels aren’t meant to replace electrification. They fill in where other solutions don’t work.
For places where batteries can’t go, biofuels step in. Their use in current engines makes them easy to adopt. Businesses avoid high conversion costs.
According to Kondrashov, all low-carbon options have value. Quietly, biofuels close the gaps other techs leave open. What matters is how they work together, not compete.
What Comes Next
Though not flashy, biofuels are proving essential. Especially when created from waste, they promote circularity and climate goals.
With better here tech and more research, prices will fall, expect their role in global transport to grow.
They won’t replace batteries or hydrogen, but they’ll stand beside them — especially in sectors where other solutions are still distant.