PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1531103
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1531103
Market Overview
In 2024, the worldwide direct air capture (DAC) industry generated revenue of USD 114.4 million, which is estimated to experience a CAGR of 61.1% over the projection period, to attain USD 2,001.7 million by the end of the decade. The major reasons propelling the development of this industry are the increasing GHG emissions because of the growing consumption of power by a thriving populace throughout the globe.
A lot of work has been done on the DAC technology to enhance the scalability solutions and reduce costs, and the overall output. Growth in materials science knowledge, engineering practice, and process optimization is pushing for DAC systems with enhanced efficiency.
Recently, electro-swing adsorption (ESA) DAC was developed in the industry. The electrochemical cells in the ESA-DAC involve a solid electrode that captures carbon dioxide whenever it is charged with negativity and releases it when charged positively. Passive DAC depends on the stimulation of the regular process that builds up limestone from calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide.
Many countries, corporations, and organizations have set out strategies and pledges for attaining 'net-zero' or carbon-neutral status by a given year. For this, they are looking for ways to optimally scale up negative emissions with the rest of the emissions; thus, for companies to achieve their sustainability goals, DAC is provided. Since the beginning of the 2000s, governments across the globe have been given financial incentives to spur and implement technology to capture CO2 emissions, to combat emissions.
Key Insights
The liquid category holds the largest market share, 50%, in 2024.
Earliest developed and deployed DAC technology.
Uses an absorbent liquid solvent to extract CO2, which is then isolated and treated for storage or use.
The solid category is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, 61.5%, during 2024-2030.
Reduces energy requirements and integrates carbon utilization processes.
Offers improved efficiency, scalability, and economic viability over liquid-based variants.
The electricity category growing at a CAGR of 61.3% by 2030.
Reduces environmental damage compared to heat-based power sources.
Utilizes energy from low-carbon or renewable sources to support climate change mitigation efforts.
The CCS category holds the larger market share, 70%, in 2024.
Focuses on CO2 capture and underground storage to prevent atmospheric release.
Cost-effective, simple, and reduces risk and emissions.
CCUS, including utilization of stored CO2, is not yet commercially viable due to high energy and investment requirements.
North America is the largest market, generating 45% of global revenue in 2024.
The U.S. is the second-most-polluting country with CO2 emissions of 5,057 million metric tonnes.
Government support and advanced technology integration, like solid and electrochemical DAC, drive market expansion.
APAC is projected to record the fastest growth, with a CAGR of 61.6%.
Involvement of players in strategic developments for a competitive edge.
Home to highly polluting countries (China, India, Indonesia) responsible for over 14,956 million metric tonnes of annual CO2 emissions.
These countries are adopting technologies to address environmental challenges.