CAN BUILDING INTEGRATED CARBON CAPTURE TECHNOLOGIES BE PART OF A SOLUTION TO MEET OUR 1.5° C CLIMATE

The study also builds on our previous work done about whole life carbon implications of rooftop solar photovoltaics (PV) installations in the UK. This enabled us to compare between the two technologies on the same archetype commercial building. We also included other comparisons against wind energy and standard DAC plants. Although net carbon savings from PV appear less significant than for this technology, both technologies are needed and complementary. To get to the technology’s full potential, we need renewables first. Installing PVs widely, which are more financially viable currently, also gives us time to reduce cost and embodied carbon of the equipment. We think this technology could be explored in high-ambition projects where onsite PV isn’t an option and in regions with clean grids allow beneficial carbon balances.

The technology is not technically and economically mature yet but shows promise. In the coming years it will enable us to reduce carbon emissions once current renewable energy options are no longer making a carbon impact on a clean grid. The next phase of the project is be to explore the applications of the CO2 captured, such as a refrigerant or fertiliser.

Contents

Context

Approach

Technology Review Now and in 5 Years

Comparison Against Other Renewables

Conclusion

Limitations & Assumptions

Acknowledgments

PART 1: INHALE