Explore Climate Tech Solutions
Discover innovative technologies across all stages of development. Use filters to find solutions that match your specific needs.
Discover innovative technologies across all stages of development. Use filters to find solutions that match your specific needs.
Atmospheric water generation (AWG) systems extract water from air humidity using condensation or adsorption technologies, producing 5-10,000 liters of potable water daily depending on system size. These systems operate at 3-7 kWh per liter in moderate humidity with water quality exceeding WHO standards. Companies like Zero Mass Water and Watergen deploy systems costing $2,000-100,000 with applications from residential to industrial scale. There are claims that even the Inca used this method - climate tech is usually just old methods with some smart engineering over the top.
District energy systems distribute heating and cooling through insulated pipe networks serving multiple buildings, achieving 20-40% higher efficiency than individual building systems. These networks can integrate renewable energy sources, waste heat recovery, and thermal storage with overall system efficiency of 85-95%. Systems serve 50-50,000 buildings with costs of $1,000-3,000 per kW thermal and 15-25 year payback periods.
Geothermal heat pump systems use stable underground temperatures to provide heating and cooling with 300-500% efficiency compared to conventional HVAC systems, reducing energy consumption by 25-50%. These systems can serve individual buildings or district-scale networks with 20-25 year operational lifespans. Installation costs range from $10,000-25,000 for residential systems with 5-10 year payback periods through energy savings.
Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) incorporate solar cells directly into building materials including windows, roofing, and facades, generating electricity while serving structural functions. BIPV systems achieve 10-20% efficiency with costs of $3-8 per watt installed, offsetting 30-70% of building electricity consumption. Companies like Onyx Solar and SolarWindow are deploying systems with 25-year warranties and payback periods of 8-15 years.
Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) is engineered wood made from layers of lumber boards stacked crosswise and bonded with adhesives, enabling construction of buildings up to 18 stories while storing 0.8-1.0 tons of CO2 per cubic meter. CLT construction reduces embodied carbon by 25-50% compared to concrete and steel while offering faster construction times. Companies like Stora Enso and KLH produce CLT panels with costs of $8-12 per square foot and growing adoption in Europe and North America.
Smart building energy management systems use IoT sensors, AI algorithms, and automated controls to optimize energy consumption in real-time. These systems achieve 20-30% energy savings through demand response, predictive analytics, and automated HVAC/lighting controls. Integration with renewable energy and storage enables buildings to participate in grid services while reducing operational costs and carbon footprint.
Heat pumps provide highly efficient heating and cooling by transferring heat rather than generating it through combustion. Modern heat pumps achieve 300-500% efficiency (COP 3-5) compared to 80-95% for gas furnaces. Global heat pump sales reached 190 million units in 2022, growing 11% annually.