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C-DAC · Project

On-site CO2 Capture and Generation for Greenhouses and Industrial Use

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Imagine a giant air filter that pulls carbon dioxide right out of the sky. Instead of letting that gas warm the planet, this system cleans it and turns it into a useful resource. It's like having a small, electric CO2 factory right where you need it, removing the need for expensive delivery trucks.

By the numbers
230 million
tons of fossil-based CO2 consumed annually by industry
0.04%
atmospheric CO2 concentration
2000
peak price of liquefied CO2 per ton in Euro
50
tCO2/year system upscale target
The business problem

What needed solving

Industries rely on fossil-based CO2 with volatile pricing (rising from €200 to €2,000/t) and fragile supply chains, creating a need for decentralized, sustainable CO2 production.

The solution

What was built

A Direct Air Capture system using wet absorbent fibers and a pH-swing electrochemical regeneration unit, upscaled to a 50 tCO2/year capacity.

Audience

Who needs this

Commercial greenhouse ownersCarbonated beverage producersIndustrial fertilizer manufacturersFood preservation companies
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Agriculture
any
Target: Commercial Greenhouse Operator

If you are a greenhouse operator dealing with soaring liquefied CO2 prices that rose from €200 to €2,000/t—this project developed C-DAC that provides a fossil-free, on-site CO2 supply to boost plant growth.

Food & Beverage
mid-size
Target: Carbonated Drink Manufacturer

If you are a beverage producer dealing with volatile supply chains for carbonation—this project developed a fully electric capture system that turns atmospheric CO2 into a sustainable feedstock.

Chemicals
enterprise
Target: Fertilizer Producer

If you are a fertilizer manufacturer dealing with the high cost of fossil-based CO2—this project developed a pH-swing regeneration technology that creates a circular CO2 economy on-site.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

How does this affect the cost of CO2 procurement?

The system targets the volatility of liquefied CO2 prices, which the data notes increased from €200 to €2,000/t last year, by providing a low-cost, on-site alternative.

What is the current industrial scale of the technology?

The project has worked on upscaling the technology to achieve a system capable of capturing 50 tCO2/year.

Is the technology protected by intellectual property?

Yes, the project utilizes a patent-pending BPM electrodialysis pH-swing technology for CO2 regeneration.

How is the system powered?

C-DAC is described as a fully electric process, removing the dependency on fossil-based CO2 sources.

Has this been tested in a real-world environment?

Based on available project data, C-DAC has already been demonstrated on-site at client facilities, specifically within greenhouses.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly lean and commercially focused, consisting of 2 SMEs from Cyprus and Ukraine. With a 100% industry ratio and no universities or research institutes, the project is driven by market application and rapid scaling rather than academic exploration.

How to reach the team

Contact CARBOMINER LIMITED in Cyprus for licensing or pilot opportunities.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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