How are Mission Zero & Deep Sky Scaling Carbon Removal?
Direct air capture (DAC) is a cutting-edge technology that extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through chemical or physical processes.
This initiative aligns with the Paris Agreement's target to limit climate change to a 1.5°C increase.
By targeting areas where emissions reductions are challenging, DAC could play a crucial role in the transition to a net zero future.
Mission Zero is collaborating with Deep Sky to deploy its third DAC system in Alberta, Canada.
This technology is integrated into Deep Sky's Deep Sky Alpha.
"This represents an important step for the wider DAC industry, as Deep Sky is beginning to operate multiple technologies at its DAC hub in Canada," says Alex Petre, CEO at Deep Sky.
"We are excited to have Mission Zero be one of the first technologies live at Alpha this summer."
Efficient carbon technologies
Mission Zero's technology is distinguished by its plug-and-play electrochemical approach, which promises to efficiently capture historical CO₂ emissions where electricity is available.
This system not only locks carbon in geological formations but also uses atmospheric carbon to produce building materials and renewable fuels, offering sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels.
The modular platform of Mission Zero's design leverages existing technology and supply chains to optimise efficiency.
The company's strategy involves collaborating with global CO₂ users, project developers, engineers and scientists to convert historical carbon waste into climate-positive resources.
Nicholas Chadwick, CEO at Mission Zero Technologies, says: “This will be Mission Zero’s third installation – providing more proof that a modular design, using proven components and established supply chains, is the best approach for delivering impactful climate technologies at pace.”
Canada's role in carbon removal
Powered by renewable solar energy, the system in Canada is designed to capture up to 250 tonnes of CO₂ annually, sealing it permanently underground.
The establishment of Deep Sky Alpha is driven by the aim to speed up DAC and carbon removal efforts, thereby contributing to global climate crisis mitigation.
Nichol says: “Deep Sky Alpha, as a project validating some of the best startups in the DAC industry, is a vital milestone for the carbon removal industry.
“It will show that DAC tech, when done effectively, is commercially viable and an essential tool in our fight against the climate crisis."
Expanding horizons with technology
This project is the first to function in subzero conditions and will enable Mission Zero to enrich its database with critical real-world performance data.
By analysing data from previous implementations, Mission Zero has achieved a more than 60% cost reduction compared to its initial 2023 rollout.
Nicholas says: “I am proud to prove a third commercial use case for our direct air capture technology on a new continent.
"This third deployment demonstrates that we’ve established an exportable model for scaling internationally and is a testament to our combined teams’ ability to deliver critical climate solutions at pace."