Verified Carbon specializes in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology to sequester up to 1 million tons of CO₂ annually using 100% renewable energy. The company addresses climate change by providing scalable carbon capture solutions that create financial opportunities for local communities.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Current methods of direct air capture (DAC) often rely on energy-intensive processes, leading to high operational costs and hindering scalability. This reliance on traditional energy sources can also offset the environmental benefits of carbon removal.
Solution
Verified Carbon specializes in direct air capture (DAC) technology powered by 100% renewable energy sources, specifically wind power. This approach enables the scalable and cost-effective removal of CO₂ directly from the atmosphere. The captured CO₂ is then permanently stored through onsite geological sequestration. By integrating renewable energy with DAC, Verified Carbon aims to provide a sustainable and economically viable solution for large-scale carbon removal, generating high-quality, verified carbon credits in the process.
Target Audience
Verified Carbon's primary customers include corporations, organizations, and landowners seeking to offset their carbon footprint and invest in sustainable carbon removal solutions.
Features
- Direct air capture (DAC) technology for removing CO₂ from the atmosphere
- 100% renewable energy powered operations, utilizing wind farms
- Onsite geological CO₂ storage for permanent carbon sequestration
- Modular DAC units that optimize energy use and CO₂ capture efficiency
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) that enable flexible use of power, safeguarding price stability and guaranteeing full energy deliverability
- Creation of high-quality, verified carbon credits for the carbon markets