The funds have been provided under the Government\u2019s Net Zero Innovation Portfolio<\/a> which supports the development of low-carbon technologies.<\/p>\n Engineers and carbon capture experts at the University of Nottingham<\/a>, Strata Technology<\/a>, Atkins<\/a>, and Doosan Babcock<\/a> are working with Sizewell C on a design study for a unique DAC system which runs on low carbon heat.<\/p>\n Direct Air Capture involves removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere which is then stored so that it cannot contribute to climate change<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can also be \u2018recycled\u2019 for other purposes such as conversion into synthetic fuels.<\/p>\n The DAC system being proposed by the consortium will be more efficient than other models as it will require little to no electricity and will be able to use heat at a wide range of temperatures.<\/p>\n Nuclear is the cheapest way to produce low carbon heat and its use could significantly drive down the cost of this new technology.<\/p>\n Proposals for the pilot project were submitted by the consortium as part of the Government\u2019s Greenhouse Gas Removal (GGR) competition, which is aimed at accelerating the development of carbon capture systems.<\/p>\n GGR technologies are crucial for helping the UK achieve net-zero emissions as they will help to offset the CO2 produced by industries that are difficult to decarbonise<\/a>, like agriculture and aviation.<\/p>\n All engineering and design activities for the pilot will be carried out in the UK to develop a British DAC technology.<\/p>\n Sizewell C is already developing plans for hydrogen production to lower carbon emissions during construction of the power station and to provide fuel for local transport and industry.<\/p>\n