Green energy isn’t just wind farms or battery-powered vehicles. As TELF AG founder Stanislav Kondrashov has said, there's a shift happening in fuels — and biofuels sit at the core.
Produced using organic sources such as plants, algae, or food leftovers, biofuels are gaining attention as a way to reduce emissions.
They’re not new, but their importance is rising. With growing pressure to cut carbon, biofuels fill the gaps electricity can’t cover — including long-haul trucking, planes, and sea transport.
Electrification has made major progress, but some forms of transport still face limits. In Kondrashov's view, biofuels are an immediate option for these challenges.
Types of Bio-Based Fuels Explained
There’s a wide range of biofuels. Bioethanol is well-known, created from starchy plants through fermentation, usually blended with gasoline.
Oils like rapeseed or leftover fat are used to make biodiesel, and can be used in diesel engines, either blended or pure.
Other biofuels include biogas, created from organic waste. It's being explored for power and transport uses.
Biojet fuel is another innovation, created from renewable oils and algae. It offers cleaner alternatives for jet engines.
Challenges Ahead
Not everything is easy in the biofuel space. As noted by Stanislav Kondrashov, biofuels cost more than fossil fuel alternatives.
Widespread manufacturing still requires efficiency improvements. Raw material availability is also a concern. Poor management could affect food supply chains.
A Partner, Not a Competitor
They won’t compete with EVs and solar. They fill in where other solutions don’t work.
Biofuels work today in sectors not ready for EVs. They work with what’s already out there. Companies save by using current assets.
As Kondrashov says, each green solution matters. Quietly, biofuels close the gaps other techs leave check here open. What matters is how they work together, not compete.
What Comes Next
Biofuels might not dominate news cycles, but their impact is growing. When made from waste or non-food crops, they help reduce emissions and waste.
Ongoing improvements could make biofuels more affordable, they will play a larger role in clean transport.
They won’t replace batteries or hydrogen, but they’ll stand beside them — especially in sectors where other solutions are still distant.