Case Study: Electrostatic Direct Air Capture on Course to Deliver Affordable and Scalable Carbon Capture

NEG8 aims to develop affordable DAC systems with a goal to mitigate 100 million tonnes of CO₂ every year by 2050.

Patent attorney, Claire Rutherford from the firm Definition IP, highlights that “reducing emissions alone will not solve current climate issues” hence why NEG8’s  Electrostatic DAC system addresses the cost, scalability and deployment challenges associated with traditional DAC technologies. This system is designed to be efficient and affordable, making it feasible for widespread adoption.

The company, led by Ray Naughton, aims to deploy DAC systems to various parts of the worlds. DAC parks can be located in remote areas and utilise off-grid renewable power meaning there is no impact on the local grid.

Key features of NEG8 Carbon’s technology include renewable power sources, low sorbent regeneration temperature and the production of high-purity water alongside carbon capture. The system is capable of operating in cold environments and utilises an AI-driven control system to optimise performance and reduce costs.

NEG8 Carbon’s technology has already demonstrated exceptional performance.

Ray Naughton, Co-founder and Managing Director ofNEG8 Carbon, said:

“To be nominated for The Earthshot Prize is a profound honour and it highlights the potential of our technology to make a difference in the fight against climate change. This recognition motivates us to push forward with our mission to make DAC affordable and accessible. This is also a testimony to the NEG8 Carbon team who have worked hard to take Electrostatic DAC from concept to demo scale in a short space of time.”