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produced every year . While it is sometimes used by itself as a vehicle fuel , renewable propane is also used for power generation in microgrids and off-grid electric vehicle charging units , providing an opportunity to reap the lowcarbon benefits of the energy source .
A future with propane
Within the next few years , 100 million gallons of renewable propane is expected to be available , with a total potential of 300 million gallons in the next decade .
In fact , by 2050 , renewable propane could meet half the world ’ s demand for non-chemical propane , according to the World Liquid Gas Association . The push for cleaner liquid fuels , such as sustainable aviation fuel and renewable diesel fuel , will lead to a sharp increase in renewable propane production .
Its ambitious growth can be attributed to emerging research on renewable propane production . One of the latest production methods is to use the oil found in camelina seeds . Camelina has one of the lowest carbon scores , with studies showing it can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 60 percent . Because camelina is not a food crop , the production of camelina as a renewable feedstock is highly scalable , allowing for production to ramp up quickly as more adoptions take place .
Propane is also ensuring access to reliable power . Main power grid failures are inevitable , but standby , backup , and mobile power generation solutions keep families and businesses running without interruption to ensure safety and resiliency .
Kicking in within seconds , propane generators ensure minimal , if any , disruption in heating or cooling , lighting , refrigeration , smoke detectors , and other critical building systems .
Propane generators are 98 percent cleaner than diesel-fueled equivalents , keeping the air quality clean and reducing exposure to dangerous fumes . Plus , propane does not degrade over time and is always ready at a moment ’ s notice .
Additionally , towable and standby generators are scalable options to take power wherever it ’ s needed . Currently , electric vehicle providers use propane towable power generation units to recharge electric vehicles for test drives and
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