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Modular direct air capture for community deployment

A shipping-container-sized DAC unit capturing 1 ton CO₂/day at less than $200/ton operating cost.

posted by Climate OpenWorks · 2026-05-09

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Key performance indicators

  • Capture rate≥ 1 ton CO₂/day
  • Operating cost< $200/ton
  • Footprint≤ 1 ISO container

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