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Sustaera Achieves 90% Efficiency in Direct Air Capture, Reducing Costs by Over 3x

DIRECT AIR & OCEAN CAPTURECARBON CAPTURE

Sustaera has made significant advancements in Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology, achieving over 90% energy efficiency and reducing capital costs to 3-5 times lower than traditional thermal methods. This leap in performance positions Sustaera to potentially achieve sub-$100/ton carbon removal, a key target for market adoption.

The company has previously partnered with Stripe and Shopify and is now negotiating with leading carbon removal developers. Its technology, backed by the U.S. Department of Energy and Breakthrough Energy Ventures, does not require water and produces pure water as a byproduct, presenting a competitive edge in the $100B+ carbon removal market.

Sustaera Achieves 90% Efficiency in Direct Air Capture, Reducing Costs by Over 3x
Mar 11, 2026, 6:14 AM

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