Summary

In this episode of the Energy Transition Solutions podcast, Joe Batir interviews Anca Timofte, CEO and co-founder of Holocene, a direct air capture company. They discuss the technology behind direct air capture (DAC), its efficiency, challenges, and the importance of carbon storage. Anca shares insights into Holocene’s innovative approach, the startup ecosystem in Knoxville, and the company’s future plans, including a significant contract with Google for carbon removal credits.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Direct Air Capture and Holocene

06:09 Efficiency and Challenges of DAC

12:03 Holocene’s Unique Approach to DAC

18:02 Building a Startup Ecosystem in Knoxville

24:04 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

Anca’s book recommendation

Open by Andre Agassi

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