Why Direct Air Capture Won’t Replicate the Solar Revolution

The remarkable cost declines in solar photovoltaic (PV) and lithium-ion batteries over the past several decades have fueled optimism in the climate policy and investment community, with many hoping direct air capture (DAC) technologies might follow a similar trajectory. Policymakers, investors, and industry proponents frequently draw analogies between DAC and ... [continued] The post Why Direct Air Capture Won’t Replicate the Solar Revolution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Why Direct Air Capture Won’t Replicate the Solar Revolution

The remarkable cost declines in solar photovoltaic (PV) and lithium-ion batteries over the past several decades have fueled optimism in the climate policy and investment community, with many hoping direct air capture (DAC) technologies might follow a similar trajectory. Policymakers, investors, and industry proponents frequently draw analogies between DAC and ... [continued]

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