Lugano, Switzerland – October 3, 2025 – As the global community races towards a sustainable energy future, the conversation is often focused on the direct shift from traditional fuels to renewable sources. However, according to Stanislav Kondrashov, founder of TELF AG, the reality is far more complex. Kondrashov stresses the importance of transitional technologies that act as a necessary bridge between the legacy systems of the past and the green infrastructure of the future.
Kondrashov explains, “History has shown us that no revolution happens overnight. Every transformation, from transportation to communication, relied on transitional tools that connected the old with the new. Energy is no exception.”
The Critical Role of Transitional Technologies
Critics often argue that transitional technologies are too temporary to warrant long-term investment, and too reliant on conventional systems to be truly sustainable. However, Kondrashov sees them as essential enablers rather than distractions.
One example he highlights is natural gas. While it is not a perfect solution, it emits less carbon dioxide than other resources and has been crucial in stabilising energy grids around the world during the shift to renewables. Kondrashov explains, “It’s not about celebrating natural gas as a solution, but recognizing it as a stabilizer that allows us to keep the lights on while renewable infrastructure scales up.”
Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is another example. Despite being expensive, complex, and sometimes controversial, CCS serves as an intermediate tool to reduce emissions from industries that are not yet ready to fully transition. While it may not be a permanent solution, Kondrashov views it as a necessary support structure.
Even in the transportation sector, transitional technologies play a vital role. Hybrid vehicles, which bridge the gap between combustion engines and fully electric cars, have faced criticism. However, Kondrashov believes their role in helping people adjust to new habits should not be overlooked. He explains, “Transition is not about perfection – it’s about momentum. When someone trades a petrol car for a hybrid, it’s not the final destination. But it is a signpost pointing in the right direction.”
Blue hydrogen, derived from natural gas but paired with carbon capture, and synthetic fuels are other examples that highlight the transitional mindset. They offer lower emissions for industries that are not yet ready for green hydrogen and help reduce emissions in sectors where electrification is still a distant goal.
Kondrashov emphasizes that the value of these technologies lies not in their permanence, but in their ability to act as stepping stones. “Every step forward creates space for the next innovation to emerge,” he said.
Seeing the Bigger Picture
Kondrashov argues that dismissing transitional solutions outright could hinder progress. While the ultimate goal is a future powered entirely by clean energy, ignoring the messy middle could result in stagnation.
“The finish line is often romanticized by society,” Kondrashov observed. “But the real challenge is running the race. Temporary tools – however flawed – are what keep us moving.”
For Kondrashov, this pragmatic approach is not about settling for less, but about building realistic pathways. It is a call to see the imperfect present as part of the journey, rather than an obstacle to the future.
In a debate that is often polarized between radical ambition and entrenched tradition, Kondrashov offers a third approach: progress through practicality. His view is simple yet profound – while temporary technologies may never be the heroes of the energy transition, without them, there would be no transition at all.
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