Step 1: CO₂ Capture
Air is drawn into the collector by a fan. CO₂ molecules bind to the solid sorbent material.
Climeworks is an end-to-end technology provider of Direct Air Capture (DAC).
We plan, develop, build & operate DAC projects globally.
The core of our innovation power lies in rigorous testing from lab to large-scale, allowing for fast & reliable maturation of our technology.
How our technology works
Step 1: CO₂ Capture
Air is drawn into the collector by a fan. CO₂ molecules bind to the solid sorbent material.
Step 2: CO₂ Release
Once the sorbent is saturated, the collector closes and is heated to 100 °C, releasing the captured CO₂.
Step 3: CO₂ Storage
The concentrated CO₂ is collected and permanently stored.
Sorbent: the heart of our technology
We have a portfolio of solid sorbent materials for various climatic conditions.
Innovating for DAC at scale
Innovating for DAC at scale
Our world-class [R&D innovations centers/new Test Center names] predict real-world performance, meaning only highly-efficient technology is deployed
Carbon removal is a necessity. Humanity has already released too much CO₂.
DAC technology removes CO₂ emissions from the past. To safeguard our future.
Our Generation 3 DAC technology is around the corner.
Achievements
How Climeworks’ technology leadership came to be.
Swiss engineering at its best
With over 30 operational projects and test facilities combined, 20,000 hours of operational experience, and powered by 30+ engineers, this represents Swiss engineering at its best.
Highest scaling potential
This modular design offers the highest scaling potential through efficient land and water use and faces no geographical limits.
Energy game win
This system is powered 100% by low carbon energy, utilizes low-grade, low-temperature heat at 100 °C, and has a low electrical need for desorption (1400 kWh/t).
Measurable to the gram
Accuracy and verified results, quality assurance through MRV, and confirmation of <10% life cycle emissions make this measurable to the gram.
At one with nature
There is no impact on other carbon removal approaches, no competition with food production, and biodiversity & ecosystems can flourish, making it at one with nature.
Competitive cost-down trajectory
The solid sorbent will unlock the cheapest DAC in the long-run. The modular approach equals better CAPEX, and costs per ton captured are already halved, indicating a competitive cost-down trajectory.