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In recent history biofuels such as biodiesel and bioethanol have become industry around the globe. Many countries have taken an eager interest in their continued manufacture and use, including establishing nations such as Brazil which is seen as a world leader in biofuel development. Even smaller sized countries such as the UK presently utilize around one and a half million litres of biofuel a year and aim to increase this three-fold within the next 10 years.

But wait, there's an issue.

There is nevertheless a significant issue; with the increase in popularity of biofuels as has the level of criticism increased. From the "food versus fuel" argument, links to food price boosts and impact of to concerns over logging and loss of biodiversity there are mounting difficulties for the fuel to overcome. But there is wish to be discovered in a variety of technologies broadly referred to as 2nd generation biofuels. Such fuels are produced from sustainable feedstock rather than the generally editable crops utilized in first generation biofuels (sugarcane, corn etc.) hence avoiding numerous of the issues mentioned previously.

Hope for the future

One such technology is Algae Fuel, which can produce as much as three hundred times more oil per acre than standard crops as well as growing twenty to thirty times quicker. As if these benefits weren't considerable enough it is likewise possible to cultivate algae on traditionally unusable land such as land stricken by dry spell or consisting of really high levels of saline. Another extremely appealing fuel is Cellulosic Ethanol which is merely fuel produced from non-edible parts of plants (or indeed lawns and other plants that are inedible). This fuel source shares some benefits with Algae fuel such as high per-acre productivity but has the special benefit that no special growing is needed. Cellulose is included in virtually all plants growing across the world.

Or should that be wish for today?

These may seem like science-fiction however the truth of the matter is that by 2008 the United States was currently producing twelve million litres of fuel from cellulosic ethanol with production facilities capable for producing an additional eighty million gallons per year in advancement. There is much to be delighted about in the Biofuel industry from both an organization and environmental point of view and continued development especially in second generation innovations seems ensured. Such fast grown represents an interesting time for alternative energy production. To keep up with the current developments and market forecasts for alternative energy and biofuels it's recommended the reader accept professional biofuel market analysis.