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Future Fuels for Agriculture

Harm Jaap Smit

Dr. Klaus Thuneke

Free & in English

Tuesday, May 6th | 6:00 – 7:30 PM (CET)

Join us for the next session in our inspiring webinar series as we explore innovative energy solutions shaping the future of agriculture.

About the Speaker

Dr. Klaus Thuneke is Senior Research Associate and Deputy Head of the Department of Renewable Fuels and Materials at the Technology and Support Centre (TFZ) in Straubing, Germany. He specializes in sustainable fuel alternatives and propulsion systems for agricultural machinery, with a focus on technical, environmental, economic, and social dimensions. His work also includes developing biodegradable, sprayable materials to replace plastic film in agriculture.

What to expect

Dr. Thuneke will present the current state and goals of energy use in agricultural machinery and review the most promising alternatives to fossil diesel, including:

  • Vegetable oil fuel
  • Biodiesel
  • Bio-CNG & Bio-LNG
  • HVO
  • E-fuels
  • Hydrogen
  • Battery-electric systems

He will compare these technologies and discuss their advantages and challenges in real agricultural settings. Using a future scenario, he’ll also explore how the energy mix in agriculture might evolve and what actions can support a climate-friendly transition.

For Educators
Get inspired to bring sustainability, renewable energy, and real-world challenges into your classroom with practical insights and examples from cutting-edge agricultural research.

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