Energy Unplugged by Aurora EP.235 Wendy Lam, CEO, Capsol Technologies
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Mar 18, 2025 Wendy Lam, CEO of Capsol Technologies, brings over 20 years of experience in industrial tech to the table. She dives into the pivotal role of carbon capture in achieving climate goals and discusses the groundbreaking bio-energy carbon capture plant in Stockholm. The conversation touches on the European Clean Industrial Deal's impact, navigating carbon pricing, and innovations like potassium carbonate methods. With a mix of insights and a fun game on energy transition concepts, Wendy highlights the future of decarbonization and sustainable industries.
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Competitiveness and Green Premiums
- Companies are adopting carbon capture for competitiveness, driven by demand for low-carbon products.
- Buyers are willing to pay premiums for low-carbon cement, incentivizing companies to reduce emissions.
Capsol's Technology
- Capsol Technologies uses potassium carbonate, a less toxic alternative to amine-based chemicals, for carbon capture.
- Their innovative system combines carbon capture with energy production, reducing energy consumption.
Energy Efficiency
- While traditional potassium carbonate methods were energy-intensive, Capsol's approach generates extra energy.
- Some customers even use the system to produce heat for district heating, creating additional revenue.