Växjö Energi is already fossil fuel free – why do you need to capture carbon at Sandviksverket?
Although Växjö Energi's emissions are from completely renewable sources, we want to be involved and contribute. Unfortunately, atmospheric greenhouse gas levels are already too high due to historical emissions and making the transition on a global level will take time. As a result, the reductions in emissions of fossil carbon dioxide need to be complemented by reductions in atmospheric carbon dioxide from renewable sources. At Sandviksverket we have good condition to capture renewable carbon dioxide and to reach carbon dioxide removal.
As measures and incentives are implemented, the value of negative emissions will increase. This means that actors investing in bio-CCS can generate revenue while also benefiting the climate. Revenues from Växjö's investment in carbon capture are therefore expected to be beneficial for the customers of Växjö Energi, the residents of Växjö, and society at large.