Biodiesel Benefits
- It is a cleaner source of energy as it produces less air pollutants and greenhouse gases upon combustion.
- It is simple to use, biodegradable and non - toxic.
- It has virtually the same energy efficiency as petroleum diesel which causes it to be an excellent replacement of petroleum diesel.
- It is cheaper than diesel.
- It has a wide variety of uses. It can be used in diesel operated automobiles, industries, ships, planes etc.
- It helps to reduce one’s carbon footprint.
- It produces less levels of hydrocarbons and nitrides both of which are cancer causing agents.
- There are various oil manufacturing companies like HP, Indian Oil etc. and railway tenders that require bio diesel and hence form a large market for it.
Overall biodiesel is a cleaner and easier on the pocket source of energy which is environment friendly and has the potential to meet the country’s energy needs and reduce the usage of non - renewable fossil fuels.