Greenberry GG | Prototype DAC

DAC-2-E-Methane: Realizing Carbon Capture Utilization for Energy Storage & Transportation

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‍Essen/Duisburg/Aachen, 25.06.2024. Greenlyte Carbon Technologies, the Institute of Energy and Environmental Process Engineering (LEE) of University of Duisburg-Essen, the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Center (ZBT) and the Chair of Technical Thermodynamics (LTT) of RWTH Aachen University have joined forces to research the coupling of a Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant with a catalytic methane synthesis. The project will showcase a carbon capture utilization case in the heart of the industrial Ruhr area and is co-funded by the European Union and the state of NRW as part of the EFRE "Energie.IN.NRW" innovation competition.

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Timeline: Q2 2024 - Q2 2027

Greenberry GG features our most advanced Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology. It showcases a fully integrated and autonomously operating absorption-desorption system and thus represents a significant step towards scalable and affordable DAC plants.

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Project Objectives

The Greenberry GG is designed to develop and refine DAC technology through real-world testing. The plant will be operated 24/7 outdoors, allowing the team to address the challenges associated with the integration of absorption and desorption units, such as liquid management and automated dosing. The project will overcome these obstacles and establish a reliable and efficient system for continuous CO2 capture.

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Fully integrated operations in Q4 2024

The fully integrated system will be ready for comprehensive testing and adaptable to different conditions by the end of 2024, as planned, following the project start in June 2024. The project addresses the technical complexities of long-term operations to mitigate risks and guarantee the system's reliability and longevity. The project is paving the way for more efficient and scalable carbon capture systems. These will be the foundation of future Greenlyte plants and will play an invaluable role in the global effort to combat climate change.

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Support and Funding

The project is funded by the EU and the state of NRW as part of the "EFRE Grüne Gründungen" innovation competition. We are also supported and accompanied by various regional partners during the project phase. We would like to express our gratitude to all those involved.

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