Carbyon, a Dutch company pioneering Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, has achieved a significant breakthrough. They’ve developed a unique, ultra-fast process to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) with an energy requirement below 2,500 kWh per ton, a major milestone. The company is on track to achieve cost-effective DAC technology below $100 per ton, says Carbyon in a press release.
- Carbyon achieves a groundbreaking carbon capture milestone with an ultra-fast process, reducing energy demand to less than 2,500 kWh/ton.
- This paves the way for cost-effective carbon capture, marking a significant advancement in climate change solutions.
Innovative approach
Carbyon’s innovative approach involves a rapid CO2 capturing material, allowing their system to capture CO2 in just a few minutes compared to hours with traditional materials. This breakthrough enables compact DAC machine designs, reducing costs to below $50 per ton. Overcoming previous challenges related to water adsorption, Carbyon’s recent discovery significantly minimizes water uptake, resulting in the energy demand below 2,500 kWh per ton while maintaining the cost benefits.
COP28
Carbyon’s achievement is crucial in addressing climate targets, especially amid the COP28 discussions in Dubai. The breakthrough positions Direct Air Capture as a mature and effective solution for removing CO2 from the atmosphere, aligning with global efforts to limit temperature increases.
First engineering-scale machine
Carbyon’s breakthrough led to fundamental understanding of working principles empowering them in their mission to even further reduce the technology’s energy demand. The company is rapidly growing and is currently developing their first engineering-scale machine, that will be validated in the field together with pilot partners. So far, the company has raised $10M and is currently raising a Series A round to finance upcoming activities.
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