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Tackling climate change requires more than reducing your carbon footprint—it calls for actively removing excess CO2 from the atmosphere. Octavia Carbon offers high-quality, permanent carbon removal credits with a Ae/AAA carbon rating from BeZero Carbon, validating their unmatched efficacy and impact. By purchasing our credits, you are supporting the scale-up of innovative technology that locks away carbon for centuries and championing climate justice for communities disproportionately impacted by climate change. Join us in driving meaningful action and fostering the growth of a vital industry for a sustainable future.

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Frequently Asked Questions


Isn't DAC too expensive?

Currently, DAC is an expensive form of carbon removal, with costs reaching up to $1,000 per ton of CO2 captured. However, there is a clear and reliable trajectory to bring these costs down to below $100 per ton by 2030, with further reductions in the following years. Much like other emerging technologies, such as solar power, DAC is expected to become significantly more affordable over time. Additionally, DAC delivers a premium product: it removes CO2 from the atmosphere in a directly measurable way and permanently locks it away in rock. Many organizations see the value in this and are willing to pay a premium price, helping to push down the cost curve and make DAC more economically viable in the future.

Why DAC in Kenya?

Kenya is an ideal location for Direct Air Carbon Capture (DAC) technology for three key reasons: Geology, Renewables, and Talent. The Rift Valley in Kenya has the right geological conditions in basaltic rock to safely store air-captured CO2 for millennia. Furthermore, Kenya's power grid is over 90% renewable, thanks to its abundant geothermal and hydropower resources. Finally, Kenya has a young, growing, and innovative population that experiences the effects of climate change firsthand. This provides a strong incentive for Kenyans to actively seek solutions and address the global climate crisis.

Can DAC technology scale?

DAC technology is still in its early stages of development. The first commercial DAC plant began operations only in 2021, meaning this nascent technology has significant room for growth. Government policies and private sector initiatives are currently accelerating advancements in the field. Although DAC remains energy-intensive, Kenya'Ss geothermal resources provide a reliable source of energy, with the potential to supply over 85% of the energy required for DAC operations. This makes the technology more viable for scaling in regions like Kenya with abundant renewable energy.

How does this compare to other ways of CO2 removal?

DAC technology is a highly scalable solution for CO2 removal. For context, a DAC machine the size of a car can absorb as much CO2 as 10 hectares (25 acres) of forest. Unlike trees, DAC has the unique ability to safely lock CO2 away for millennia, which is essential for achieving global climate goals such as limiting global warming to well below 2°C. While planting trees remains an important method of climate conservation, DAC should be seen as complementary to such efforts, playing a critical role in long-term carbon removal strategies.