Comparing technologies
In addition to renewable fuels, there are other technologies focused on reducing emissions in mobility, such as electrification or hydrogen, which coexist and complement each other. In order to accurately determine the competitiveness of each of these alternatives, it is important to bare in mind the life cycle of the energy source and the vehicle itself, to correctly calculate its emissions reduction level.
In the case of renewable fuels, a key factor for their emissions reduction levels is the choice of energy source for their production. Using electricity produced from renewable sources such as solar or wind energy in their processes, these fuels are proposed as a highly competitive and decisive technological alternative to reduce transport emissions.
Driving renewable fuels
To make the most of all its potential and continue making strides in achieving the goals set regarding the use of renewable fuels, there are different associations and organizations in Spain, specialized in this field, that carry out essential outreach and support work.
This is the case for Fundación Crecemos which, under the protection of over 20 leading organizations in sectors such as energy, industry, or transport, was created with the aim of driving the circular economy in Spain and the use of renewable fuels to successfully take on the current energy challenges.
It is also worth highlighting the work of Plataforma Compromiso Rural, led by the Institut Cerdà and the General Secretary for the Demographic Challenge of the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge. The goal is to help companies promote their contribution to the development of rural areas, an environment where renewable fuels can be a great opportunity to work on reducing emissions.
Renewable fuels represent a key element in making progress in the decarbonization of transportation. Promoting and supporting its use with policies and regulations, both nationally and globally, as well as continuing to invest in its research and development, is crucial to achieving a more efficient and sustainable transportation system.