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How Direct Air Capture Technology is Transforming Cleantech and Tackling Climate Change Across the US and Europe
September 4, 2024
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How Direct Air Capture Technology is Transforming Cleantech and Tackling Climate Change Across the US and Europe

The partnership between Skytree and Scanfil highlights how technology is driving sustainability in the cleantech industry, specifically through Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. DAC is a climate technology designed to capture CO2 directly from the atmosphere, providing a key solution to the growing problem of carbon emissions and climate change. As global industries continue to grapple with sustainability issues, the cleantech sector is under pressure to innovate and reduce environmental impact. High CO2 emissions from various industries remain one of the most critical sustainability challenges, with countries worldwide aiming to achieve net-zero targets.

Skytree’s initiative focuses on addressing these issues through its advanced DAC units, the Cumulus and Stratus, which can capture up to 30 kg and 1,000 kg of CO2 daily, respectively. These units offer scalable solutions for industries seeking to decarbonize. By partnering with Scanfil, a manufacturing expert in energy and cleantech, Skytree is poised to scale production and meet the growing demand for cost-effective DAC systems globally. Scanfil’s role ensures high-quality standards and streamlined production, enabling Skytree to bring these critical technologies to market more rapidly.

The initiative is not only aligned with the fight against climate change but also promotes innovation and responsible industrial practices. It contributes directly to SDGs, including Climate Action (SDG 13) and Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG 9). As demand for sustainable solutions grows, collaborations like this are essential for advancing cleantech and supporting global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Ultimately, this partnership reflects the power of technology in addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges of our time.

Source: Business Wire

Technologies Used:

  • Direct Air Capture (DAC): A climate technology used to capture CO2 directly from the atmosphere, addressing carbon emissions. It plays a key role in mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gases.

Companies Involved:

  • Skytree: A climate tech company focusing on DAC technology, Skytree is the driving force behind the initiative, developing the Cumulus and Stratus units to remove CO2 from the atmosphere.
  • Scanfil: A manufacturing partner, Scanfil will produce Skytree’s DAC units, leveraging its manufacturing expertise in the US and Europe to scale production and optimize time-to-market.

SDGs Impacted:

  • SDG 13: Climate Action: By capturing atmospheric CO2, this initiative directly supports efforts to combat climate change.
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure: The initiative promotes innovation through the development and scaling of advanced DAC technology, contributing to sustainable industrial practices.
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: The technology aligns with sustainable production by reducing CO2 emissions and promoting eco-friendly industrial processes.

Geographic Focus: United States, Europe

Industry Focus: Energy, Industrials

Sustainability Focus:

  • Carbon Emissions: The initiative tackles the issue of excessive CO2 emissions by developing technology that captures and removes carbon directly from the atmosphere.
  • Sustainable Industrial Practices: By integrating advanced DAC technology into production, the initiative promotes more responsible consumption and manufacturing processes, aligning with environmental sustainability goals.

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