How Mission Zero’s Modular Tech is Reshaping Carbon Capture
Direct air capture (DAC) technology, through either chemical or physical processes, facilitates the separation of carbon dioxide from the ambient air.
This technology aligns with the Paris Agreement's global goal of limiting climate increase to a maximum of 1.5°C, proving invaluable in areas where emission reductions pose challenges.
Mission Zero Technologies has entered its third collaboration with Deep Sky, successfully initiating its third DAC system in Alberta, Canada.
This technological leap contributes to Deep Sky’s expansive carbon removal innovation initiative hosted at the Deep Sky Alpha centre.
"This represents an important step for the wider DAC industry, as Deep Sky is beginning to operate multiple technologies at its DAC hub in Canada," says Alex Petre, CEO at Deep Sky.
"We are excited to have Mission Zero be one of the first technologies live at Alpha this summer."
What is Mission Zero’s technology?
Mission Zero aims for superiority in the realm of DAC technology by leveraging a "plug and play" electrochemical solution.
This approach focuses on capturing historical CO₂ emissions anywhere electricity is accessible.
The captured carbon gets locked into underground rocks, used for creating urban-building materials or producing sustainable fuels from air instead of oil.
Its collaborations span global CO₂ users and developers to maximise climate value out of historic carbon waste.
The modular platform, reliant on mature technologies and established supply chains, exemplifies their strategic methodology.
Nicholas Chadwick, CEO at Mission Zero Technologies, says: “This will be Mission Zero’s third installation – providing more proof that a modular design, using proven components and established supply chains, is the best approach for delivering impactful climate technologies at pace.”
Carbon removal in Canada
Deep Sky operates an innovative electrochemical DAC system, forming a pivotal asset to carbon removal projects in Canada.
With renewable solar-powered operations, this system aims to recover and securely store up to 250 tonnes of CO₂ yearly.
Deep Sky Alpha accelerates DAC implementation, aiding efforts against the climate crisis.
Nicholas says: “Deep Sky Alpha, as a project validating some of the best startups in the DAC industry, is a vital milestone for the carbon removal industry.
“It will show that DAC tech, when done effectively, is commercially viable and an essential tool in our fight against the climate crisis."
How will the technology enable expansion?
The current project operates under sub-zero conditions, allowing Mission Zero to enhance its performance data base, which is crucial for optimising technological features and providing deeper insights for financial stability.
Extensive data usage from prior implementations has resulted in a remarkable more than 60% cost reduction benchmarked against 2023's initial deployment costs.
Nicholas says: “I am proud to prove a third commercial use case for our direct air capture technology on a new continent.
"This third deployment demonstrates that we’ve established an exportable model for scaling internationally and is a testament to our combined teams’ ability to deliver critical climate solutions at pace."