Heliogen, Carbon Capture combine expertise for DAC technology

Heligon’s concentrated solar power and solid media thermal storage systems are set to be combined with Carbon Capture’s carbon removal technology as part of a new collaboration unveiled today (23^rd Dec).

Focused on sustainably powered direct air capture (DAC) facilities, the partnership hopes to both efficiently and cost-effectively harness the industrial heat production capabilities of Heligon technology in Carbon Capture’s systems.

Adrian Corless, CEO of Carbon Capture, said, “Heliogen’s revolutionary concentrated solar systems pair well with our breakthrough DAC technology — they are both modular, so they can be quickly sited and rapidly scaled.” 

“Providing clean energy to our DAC systems allows for highly efficient carbon removal—which is exactly what’s needed to maximise our ability to mitigate the effects of climate change.”

Bill Gross, CEO of Heliogen, added, “My goal in starting Heliogen was to improve the planet for my kids, and future generations, by producing clean energy to power industry.”

“I am excited to bring the complementary technologies of Carbon Capture and Heliogen together. DAC will be an important tool in the removal of carbon dioxide from the Earth’s atmosphere, and the reversal of some of the worst impacts of climate change.”