Automation of a Direct Air Capture system with DACMA GmbH The modular Direct Air Capture system from DACMA reliably supplies CO₂ for the production of synthetic fuels in the H₂Mare project. Our automation solution combines secure remote access and functional safety to ensure stable system operation.

• Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology removes CO₂ directly from the ambient air and thus actively contributes to reducing emissions and protecting the climate.
• DACMA GmbH supplies high-quality and scalable DAC systems that are particularly suitable for extreme climatic conditions.
• The DAC system from DACMA was used in the H₂Mare project to test the generation of e-fuels from wind power on the high seas.

The DAC system is the first to enable carbon capture on a floating platform powered by renewable energy. It has a capacity of around 60 metric tons per year.

An automation solution was required that would ensure reliable operation even under harsh offshore conditions. In addition to controlling and monitoring the system, secure remote access and compliance with functional safety requirements were also taken into account.

This innovative project required a partner who could offer the entire engineering, implementation, and commissioning from a single source and provide support with a holistic approach.

The long-standing partnership with DACMA and our end-to-end automation and safety solution formed the basis for the reliable operation of the offshore DAC system. Our control technology ensures safe overall control of all processes, while integrated remote access enables complete transparency and worldwide access to all operating data.

Following test operations on the open waters off Heligoland, the DAC system developed by DACMA will be handed over to the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Together with other industrial processes, the scalability and long-term stability of the technology for industrial applications will be studied there.