NeoCarbon is a Berlin-based climate tech startup dedicated to combating climate change through Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. The company's mission is to enhance the scalability and cost-effectiveness of DAC by using existing infrastructures, particularly cooling towers, to capture CO₂ directly from the atmosphere.
Founded
2020
Location
Germany
HQ Country
Germany
Capture Medium Type
Solid
Regeneration Method
Temperature and vacuum
Purpose
NeoCarbon is a Berlin-based climate tech startup dedicated to combating climate change through Direc...
Founding Date
2020-03-01
Team
Co-founders: René Haas, Silvain Toromanoff
DAC Approach
NeoCarbon's approach involves retrofitting existing cooling towers for CO₂ capture. This significant...
Sorbent Used
Typical sorbents in DAC systems are designed to selectively bind CO₂ from ambient air.
Regeneration Method
NeoCarbon employs a regeneration method that utilizes waste heat from cooling towers to release the ...
Energy Costs
NeoCarbon's use of waste heat is reported to significantly lower the overall energy expenditures com...
Current Deployments
NeoCarbon aims to scale its technology to capture several billion tons of CO₂ annually by retrofitti...
Future Deployments
NeoCarbon plans to expand its capacity to capture over 1.3 Gigatons of CO₂ per year and is exploring...
Certification Status
The company is involved with businesses buying carbon credits to achieve sustainability goals, indicating that their captured CO₂ may be eligible for certification and trade within carbon offsetting programs. Furthermore, NeoCarbon advocates for a regulated market for CO₂ removal certificates to support the economic viability of DAC.