Successful FAT for the first DAC-Unit in an air conditioning system
Successful FAT for DACMA Unit
We are proud to announce that the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) for our first DAC-Unit integrated into a building’s ventilation and air conditioning system has been successfully completed. This marks a significant milestone in the innovative project we are implementing together with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) as part of the BMBF-funded Sector Coupling (SEKO)project.
The unit will now be prepared for delivery and installation on the roof of the Institute for Micro Process Engineering (IMVT)building at KIT. Once installed, the system will be used to investigate the synergy between building ventilation and CO₂ capture functions. In addition, the optimized operation of the DAC-Unit in combination with renewable energy sources will be tested in a real-world environment.
This project demonstrates a highly promising new use case for our DACMA units and highlights the flexibility, scalability, and environmental benefits of our technology.
We would like to sincerely thank all our partners and the entire project team for their outstanding dedication and excellent cooperation throughout the FAT phase. Together, we are taking another important step toward sustainable and climate-friendly building technologies.
NDR (German broadcaster) features DACMA’s DAC unit on world’s 1st floating hydrogen power plant
DACMA on sea with project H2Mare
Our 60TA DAC Unit is part of the world’s 1st floating hydrogen power plant, which has just entered its testing phase in Bremerhaven, Germany.
It was recently covered by German public broadcaster NDR – a strong signal for the future of climate-neutral energy systems.
The H2Mare Hydrogen flagship project is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Our Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology removes CO₂ directly from the ambient air – an important key enabler for sustainable power-to-X applications and the production of synthetic fuels. This deployment proves that DAC can be flexible, scalable and mobile – even offshore at sea!
A big thank you to KIT (Karlsruhe Institue of Technology) for trusting DACMA. Together, we’re shaping the future of clean energy.
Watch the full NDR Info report (German Version) here:
NDR Mediathek – Floating Hydrogen Power Plant Begins Testing
DACMA hands over first offshore DAC unit to KIT – start of tests at sea as part of H2Mare
Start of offshore CO₂ extraction with KIT
Today, DACMA successfully handed over the first Direct Air Capture (DAC) unit for use at sea to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) after passing the Site Acceptance Test (SAT). The system is currently installed on a barge in Bremerhaven and is being used as part of the H2Mare Hydrogen flagship project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
The DAC unit is part of the PtX Wind project within H2Mare. A multi-stage Power-to-Liquid (PtL) process is being tested on the floating platform with the aim of producing synthetic fuels directly at sea from wind energy. The tests are taking place both in port and on the high seas near Helgoland.
A special technical feature of the DAC plant is the integrated pre-filter unit, which was specially developed for the challenging conditions of the sea air. It ensures a stable and continuous process even under changing climatic conditions at sea. The system has a CO₂ capture capacity of around 60 tons per year.After completion of the offshore test series, the system will continue to be operated at the KIT Energy Lab in Karlsruhe. In combination with other industrial processes, the scalability and long-term stability of the technology for industrial applications will be investigated there.
Direct Air Capture system for offshore handed over to KIT
DAC system to be deployed in the BMBF hydrogen lead project H2Mare for offshore
On February 28, a Direct Air Capture (DAC) plant was handed over to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) with the successful completion of the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT). This plant, with a carbon capture capacity of 60 tons of CO2 per year, represents a significant step in the development of advanced CO2 capture technologies.
As part of the BMBF-funded hydrogen lead project H2Mare, specifically within the PtX-Wind subproject, the DAC system will be installed on a floating test platform—a barge in Bremerhaven—from mid-March. The platform will be equipped with a multi-stage Power-to-Liquid process, which will be tested in various test series both in the harbor and at sea of Helgoland.
A technical highlight of the system is the integrated unit for pre-filtering the incoming air, which has been specially developed to take advantage of the challenging conditions of the sea air. This innovative technology ensures that a continuous and stable process is guaranteed even under the varying climatic conditions at sea.
After completion of the extensive series of tests at sea, the system will continue to be operated in the Energy Lab in Karlsruhe and coupled with other industrial processes to ensure the scalability and long-term stability of the technology for future industrial applications. With this pioneering technology, we are a big step closer to achieving sustainable CO2 reductions for industrial applications. We are excited to be part of a project that will significantly advance the decarbonization of our economy.
“In just one year, DACMA GmbH have achieved an exponential progress in the atmospheric carbon capture journey. The strategic alliance with Repsol (both in Venturing Capital and projects) will boost the pace of this highly focused group of outstanding engineers that are persistently looking for every angle of the technology improvement. Take the time to celebrate, acknowledge your success and keep going!!!”
“One of the most relevant projects related to the development of technologies with a negative CO2 effect, the ONLY project in Brazil on Direct Air Capture multi-country Spain, Brazil Germany in Open Innovation. Repsol Sinopec Brazil Corporation, Start Up DACMA and PUC Rio Grande do Sul University. A disruptive commitment to a more decarbonized world. Being part of this project is a privilege and a unique opportunity to add value to society.”
“In collaboration with Phoenix Contact, DACMA has developed an application that contributes to CO2 decarbonization. This technology makes a significant contribution to sector coupling in the All Electric Society and to the sustainable use of energy. I am delighted that two technology-driven companies are working together so efficiently.”
“The DACMA GmbH with Jörg Spitzner and his team are not only valuable partners in our network, but also key initiators and innovators who, with DACMA, are driving forward DAC system engineering in the Hamburg metropolitan region – an essential future climate change mitigation technology.”
“Together with our partner DACMA GmbH, we are delighted to be building the first DAC machine on the HAMBURG BLUE HUB site in the Port of Hamburg. The 30-60 tons output of CO2 annually of the DACMA machine can later be used to produce e-methanol for the Port of Hamburg, for example. This is a joint milestone, as it fits in with the plan to purchase large volumes of synthetic fuels from Power-to-X plants in Africa and South America for Germany through the HAMBURG BLUE HUB”.
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