With the spooky season in full swing, we’re exploring something truly terrifying – carbon emissions and how to reduce our footprint. In this edition, we highlight the innovations and technologies making a significant impact on our quest to reach net-zero goals.
And here’s a treat: the innovators behind some of these technologies will share their insights at Energy Tech Summit 2025. But before you meet them there, have a look at the solutions paving the way to a cleaner, greener world. Starting with…
Capturing carbon straight from the air
Imagine pulling CO₂ straight from the air, like capturing ghosts before they wreak havoc. That’s what Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology does. Climeworks, a global DAC leader, is making this real at its Orca plant in Iceland, where CO₂ is drawn from the atmosphere and safely stored underground, where it mineralizes. This pioneering process lets both businesses and individuals take a real step toward net-zero goals.
Curious about how Climeworks is scaling this breakthrough? At ETS2025, CFO Andreas Aepli will discuss the keys to securing growth capital for decarbonization, from hitting major milestones to attracting institutional investment.
Harnessing nature’s power with ERW
What if the key to shrinking your carbon footprint was right under your feet? Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) takes a natural process – rock weathering – and kicks it into high gear to capture CO₂ from the atmosphere. Here’s how it works: silicate rocks are finely ground and spread over land, where they react with CO₂ and transform it into stable carbonates, locking that carbon away for the long haul. Beyond tackling greenhouse gasses, ERW also enriches the soil and boosts crop yields, making it a win-win for climate action and agricultural health.
Green Mining for a Sustainable Future
Mining for metals like platinum, copper, and iridium has long been an energy guzzler, leaving a hefty carbon footprint behind. But startups like pH7 Technologies, one of our standout attendees, is transforming the game with a zero-emission extraction process. Using a closed-loop technology, they recover metals from recycled sources, cutting energy use by a staggering 90% and eliminating wastewater altogether. This approach is redefining sustainable mining and moving us closer to clean energy transition.
Join us for more innovations at #ETS2025
This April major industry players will gather in Bilbao at Energy Tech Summit to explore paths to clean energy. With sessions covering everything from decarbonizing aviation to securing funding, the thrilling possibilities for a sustainable world will be examined from every angle. And, let’s not forget the epic pitch battle, where startups will showcase their tech solutions to tackle the haunting carbon capture challenges. Here’s how you can participate:
Sign up for the startup battle: https://energytechchallengers.com?utm_source=socials&utm_medium=LinkedIn&utm_campaign=decarbonisation_efforts
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