In Tom Green County, Texas, a pioneering project is emerging: the Concho Project, the world’s first direct air capture (DAC) facility powered entirely by wind energy . The result of a strategic collaboration between Skytree, Greenalia, Return Carbon and Verified Carbon, this facility marks a step forward in the fight against climate change by permanently removing CO₂ from the atmosphere.
DAC park in Texas to integrate space technology
The Concho Project integrates Skytree’s Stratus DAC technology with a dedicated wind farm, built by Greenalia. In its initial phase, it is projected to capture 30,000 tons of CO₂ per year , with the potential to expand to 500,000 tons per year, as part of storage.
Skytree’s modular technology, which is inspired by systems used on the International Space Station, ensures uninterrupted operation and optimized energy consumption. According to Elena Nikonova, Skytree’s vice president for North America, ” This innovative project opens up new opportunities for scalability and cost reduction across the entire value chain. ”
The project exemplifies a symbiotic relationship between renewable energy and carbon capture technologies . By ensuring a consistent demand for wind energy, the Concho Project offers a replicable model for integrating these technologies, reducing risk and optimizing costs.
Return Carbon and Verified Carbon, leaders in carbon capture and sequestration, bring key expertise and relationships with local communities to make this vision a reality. These partnerships are a significant step towards a more sustainable, carbon-free future.
Looking to 2030
Skytree has set a goal of eliminating 10 million tons of CO₂ by 2030, and Project Concho is a step towards that goal. With its scalable design and commitment to sustainability, this initiative underlines how technological innovation can transform the global energy landscape.
As the world’s first 100% wind- powered DAC park, in addition to eliminating carbon, the Concho Project is redefining the way the world addresses the climate crisis.
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