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.
Offshore wind turbines harness stronger and more consistent winds at sea to generate electricity. Modern offshore turbines can reach 15+ MW capacity with capacity factors of 40-60%, significantly higher than onshore wind. Major projects include Hornsea One (1.2 GW) and planned developments exceeding 2 GW. Floating platforms enable deployment in deeper waters, expanding potential installation sites globally.
Perovskite solar cells use a crystal structure material (typically methylammonium lead iodide) that can achieve high efficiency at low cost. Laboratory cells have reached efficiencies over 25%, with commercial targets of 20%+ efficiency at costs below $0.20 per watt. The technology promises to revolutionize solar energy through flexible, lightweight panels that can be printed or painted onto surfaces.
Green hydrogen is produced through electrolysis using renewable electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, creating a carbon-free energy carrier. Current production costs are $3 -6 per kg, with targets to reach $1-2 per kg by 2030 through improved electrolyzer efficiency and scale. Global capacity is expected to reach 25 GW by 2026, up from less than 1 GW in 2020.
Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology extracts carbon dioxide directly from ambient air using specialized chemical processes. Current systems can capture CO2 at concentrations as low as 400 ppm. The captured CO2 can be permanently stored underground or utilized to create useful products like synthetic fuels, chemicals, or building materials. Current costs range from $600-1000 per ton of CO2 , with targets to reach $100-200 per ton by 2030.
Floating solar panels, also known as floatovoltaics, are photovoltaic systems installed on water bodies such as reservoirs, lakes, and ponds. This technology addresses land scarcity issues while providing additional benefits including reduced water evaporation and improved panel efficiency due to the cooling effect of water. Commercial installations have grown rapidly, with over 2.6 GW deployed globally as of 2023.