Global Thermostat (GT) was formed in 2006 to develop and commercialize a unique technology for the direct capture of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and other sources. Its unique process cogenerates carbon capture and power.
GT's patent-pending technology uses low-cost left over process heat as energy for the capture of CO2 from the atmosphere. It can be installed at new or legacy power plants, cement smelters, refineries, etc. Since energy typically accounts for two-thirds of the total operating cost with other carbon capture technologies, Global Thermostat's solution allows for dramatic cost efficiencies in reducing carbon emissions.
The use of process heat reverses the current paradigm of more energy equals more emissions. With GT the more energy one produces the more carbon one reduces.
With Global Thermostat, the possibility of carbon negative emissions is real and achievable. It is a commercially viable solution.
Once captured, the carbon dioxide can either be stored in appropriate underground geologically suitable formations or incorporated into materials such as cement and plastic for various commercial applications and sold for carbon tax credits. Fed to algae, captured carbon enhances the production of ethanol and other biofuels without competing with food production.
Exclusive Benefits
- Low-cost process heat to facilitate air capture
- Turns a power plant, refinery or cement plant carbon negative - removing more carbon than is generated
- Highly-flexible integration with legacy power plants, fossil fuel, renewable or nuclear energy plants or any heat intensive industrial process
- Highly flexible location - GT technology can be located anywhere - the only inputs needed are heat and air