Seid – Finalist Inspiration Challenge

Project name: ColdSpark® - Pioneering High-Purity Carbon Production and Clean and Decarbonised-Carbon Hydrogen

• Supported by Horizon Europe, ColdSpark is a trailblazing project at the forefront of sustainable energy production.
• ColdSpark® harnesses renewable electricity to convert methane or biogas into low-carbon hydrogen and high-purity elemental carbon, revolutionising the energy landscape.
• The innovative plasma-based process eliminates CO2 emissions, offering a clean and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional methods.
• The high-purity carbon generated has diverse applications in batteries, metallurgy, and construction, promoting a circular economy.
• ColdSpark's ambitions extend to real-world upscaling at the Siljan Ring in Sweden. This unique geological site, formed by an ancient meteorite impact, provides a sustainable source of biogenic methane.
• The planned upscaling, potentially funded by a €7.5 million CBE grant, will showcase the technology's potential to impact significantly.
• By promoting the adoption of low-carbon hydrogen and fostering a carbon-neutral economy, ColdSpark aims to drive positive change.