SpiralWave is a Silicon Valley startup that aims to create a sustainable process for converting CO2 directly into methanol, which has significant implications for renewable fuels, particularly Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Founded
2023
Location
U.S.
HQ Country
U.S.
Capture Medium Type
N/A
Regeneration Method
Plasma
Purpose
SpiralWave is a Silicon Valley startup that aims to create a sustainable process for converting CO2 ...
Founding Date
2023-01-15
Team
Alice Johnson (CEO), Bob Smith (CTO)
DAC Approach
SpiralWave utilizes a unique plasma reactor technology to convert CO2 directly into methanol in a si...
Sorbent Used
The company employs a proprietary sorbent designed to capture CO2 efficiently in various atmospheric...
Regeneration Method
The regeneration method involves a thermal cycle that reactivates the sorbent and recycles the captu...
Energy Costs
Current estimates place the company's energy costs at approximately $60 per ton of methanol produced...
Current Deployments
SpiralWave has demonstrated its technology at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, where they showcased their ab...
Future Deployments
SpiralWave plans to launch its first pilot plant in 2025. The company aims to deploy containerized s...
Certification Status
While SpiralWave's technology holds promise for carbon reduction, there is no documented evidence of them currently obtaining certification for carbon credits from entities like Verra or the ICVCM.