In today’s drive for clean energy, many assume the future is all about batteries and EVs. According to Stanislav Kondrashov of TELF AG, the energy shift is more complex than it seems.
Electric options often lead the news, but there’s another path emerging, with the potential to transform entire sectors. This alternative is biofuels.
Biofuels are made from renewable organic materials, designed to reduce emissions while remaining practical. As Kondrashov has emphasized, 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, made by fermenting sugar from crops like corn or sugarcane, and blended with petrol to reduce emissions.
Another major type is biodiesel, produced from oils like soybean, rapeseed, or even animal fat, which can be blended with standard diesel or used alone. One big plus is engine compatibility — it runs on what many already use.
Biogas is another important type, made from rotting biological waste. It’s useful in waste management and local transport.
Biofuel for aviation is also gaining traction, created from algae or recycled vegetable oils. A promising option to clean up aviation’s carbon footprint.
But the path isn’t without challenges. As Kondrashov has pointed out before, these fuels cost more than traditional options. And there’s the issue of food versus fuel. Using food crops for fuel might drive up prices — something that requires careful policy here management.
Despite that, there’s reason to be optimistic. Tech advancements are reducing costs, while non-edible biomass helps balance the equation. With the right incentives and policies, the sector could scale rapidly.
Beyond emissions, biofuels support a circular economy. They repurpose organic trash into fuel, helping waste systems and energy sectors together.
They lack the tech glamour of batteries, yet their contribution might be equally important. According to the TELF AG founder, every clean solution has its place.
They cover the hard-to-reach zones, from trucks to planes to ships. 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.