Sub-project I: Technology Assessment
The sub-project, ‘technology assessment’ conducts a holistic assessment of DACS technology. In its course the technoeconomic potential of DACS is demonstrated globally. Furthermore, globally available and suitable underground storage potential with consideration of constraints are identified. In addition, the various impacts connected to the implementation of DACS systems are investigated. This includes the impact of emissions from DAC facilities, including adsorbent degradation products, on the atmosphere. A technology-path-specific assessment of entire process chains will determine the sustainability (ecologic, economic and social) of different DACS systems. Finally, the interdisciplinary knowledge gathered about DACS technology from the previous assessments is combined to allow a detailed design of a sustainable DACS system for specific sites. This way the sub-project allows to recommend suitable sites and DACS system setups for pilot projects and subsequent market ramp-ups of this technology.
Partners working on this sub-project:
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Institute of Energy and Climate Research:
IIEK-3, IEK-8, IEK-STE
Helmholz-Zentrum Potsdam
German Research Centre for Geosciences
Sub-project lead
