How It Works
Harvesting CO2 in the Desert
Our Bio-Based Direct Air Capture (BBDAC) process is highly scalable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective. We use specially designed plantations to turbocharge plants’ ability to take CO2 out of the atmosphere and store it in their biomass. We then harvest and process the biomass to prevent the carbon from escaping back into the atmosphere. Located in southern Morocco, we leverage ideal conditions for CO2 capture, renewable energy, and affordable land leases. This enables us to offer durable, reliable, and cost-effective carbon dioxide removal (CDR) solutions. By 2029 we aim to capture and durably store 50,000 tons of CO2 annually”.
Biomass Plantation
- We grow specially bred plants using seawater desalination for irrigation and nutrient management, all powered by certified green energy.
- Our system features renewables-fueled seawater desalination, high-precision drip irrigation, and nutrient management.
- The abundant sun, wind, and desert land make this energyefficient process even more cost-effective and scalable.
Turbocharging Photosynthesis
- Our plants capture CO2 from the atmosphere through enhanced photosynthesis, separating carbon (C) and oxygen (O2).
- Oxygen is released back into the atmosphere, while carbon is stored in the plant biomass.
- The combination of high insolation, optimized water supply, and precise nutrient management leads to exceptional carbon capture rates.
Harvesting
- Once the plants reach optimal growth, their biomass is harvested.
- We maintain a constant flow of biomass through short, varied growth cycles and continuous thinning.
- The harvested area will be replanted for a new growth cycle.
Storage Methods
Biomass Direct Burial:
- The harvested biomass is chopped, dried, and mixed with salt to prevent rotting, then pressed into foil-sealed blocks that are easy to dispose of underground.
- This ensures permanence for thousands of years.
Transformation into Biochar:
- Alternatively, the biomass is converted into biochar.
- The carbon’s permanence is hence guaranteed for millennia.
Carbon Removal Capacity
- Our project plans to remove 50,000 tons of CO2 per year, with rapid expansion plans.
- We use 80% less energy for capturing and permanently disposing of CO2 compared to our direct air capture (DAC) competitors.
- We are also developing a standardized, easy-to-adapt plantation system to streamline scale-up and global roll-out.
Location: Why Desert Areas
Optimal Conditions:
- We utilize tropical coastal desert areas characterized by high insolation, ideal for our high-performance rotational plantations.
- These regions are ideal for ultra-fast-growing tropical plants that achieve exceptional carbon yields per hectare annually. Through selection and breeding, we boost these plants to exceed their naturally high carbon capture rates.
Environmental Harmony & Immense Scalability
- These vast wastelands are unsuitable for agriculture or other economic activities, and their naturally low carbon activity ensures the additionality criterion is met.
- Our location allows for nearly endless scalability with no land conflicts or negative impacts on biodiversity, agriculture, or settlements.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Our activities directly or indirectly promote several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), contributing to a more sustainable
and green future.
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