Air2Fuel: Renewable solar fuel production by direct air capture
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | Uppsala universitet - Uppsala universitet Inst f kemi Ångström |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 500 000 |
| Project duration | June 2024 - October 2024 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Global cooperation 2024 |
| Call | Planning grant for international proposal 2024 |
Important results from the project
This planning project has resulted in preparation and submission of a proposal titled ´Air2Fuel: an integrated solar device for direct air to methanol conversion´. The proposal was submitted to the EIC Pathfinder Challenge call for Solar to X device (HORIZON_EIC_2024-PATHFINDERCHALLENGES-01). The goal of the planning project has been met.
Expected long term effects
This is a planning project to prepare the Air2Fuel project proposal to the EIC Pathfinder Challenge. If funded, the Air2Fuel project will enable the direct production of renewable fuels and chemicals using CO2 sourced directly from the atmosphere. The proposed technologies will bypass the significant financial and energy costs associated with direct air capture of CO2, making renewable fuels and chemicals cost-competitive with fossil-based alternatives.
Approach and implementation
The planning project was carried out in three phases. The first phase was to develop and refine the technical scope of the project. The second phase of the project is to identify and define the impact of the project in relation to the expectation of the call. The last phase of the project was to integrate the different part of the proposal for submission. The preparation of the proposal, including onboarding of new partners proceeded smoothly and the project was submitted to the EIC.