Holocene is focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies and providing carbon removal services, with a mission to significantly lower atmospheric CO2 levels by creating a novel, scalable, and affordable DAC approach.
Founded
2020
Location
U.S.
HQ Country
U.S.
Capture Medium Type
Liquid
Regeneration Method
Temperature
Purpose
Holocene is focused on developing direct air capture (DAC) technologies and providing carbon removal...
Founding Date
2020-01-01
Team
CEO: Anca Timofte; Co-founders: Keeton Ross and Tobias Rüesch; approximately 15 team members.
DAC Approach
Holocene employs a low-temperature, aqueous carbon removal system, leveraging organic chemistry. The...
Sorbent Used
The key sorbents are Bis-iminoguanidines (BIGs), part of the Bis-Iminoguanidine Negative Emission Te...
Regeneration Method
Holocene's technology facilitates an efficient and low-temperature regeneration process that allows ...
Energy Costs
Holocene aims for a capture cost of under $100 per ton of CO2.
Current Deployments
Holocene has launched its first industrial DAC pilot facility in Knoxville, which has demonstrated a...
Future Deployments
The company plans to develop further deployments, including a demonstration plant aimed at scaling t...
Certification Status
While specific certification information is not provided, Holocene's collaborations with major climate tech organizations suggest compliance with established industry standards.