We are a climate innovation think tank.
We exist to close the remaining innovation gaps to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
To reach this objective, we accelerate innovation in critical industries – such as cement, aviation, or shipping – where sustainable solutions are still in very early stages. We urge policymakers to intensify and better prioritize their R&D activities. Moreover, we initiate and actively drive high-level research consortia on critical technologies for these neglected technological sectors. Learn more about our work on our core topics:
Energy System
As intermittent renewable energy increases, energy storage will be crucial for security of supply.
Transport
Aviation and shipping together are responsible for about 5% of global annual CO2 emissions.
Construction
Cement production contributes ~5% of global emissions and demand is expected to continue growing.
Green Hydrogen
Hydrogen’s role in the German and European path to climate neutrality is highly controversial.
Future Energy System
Transport
Construction
Green Hydrogen
Our series of 45-minute technical briefings provides policymakers and advisers in Brussels and Berlin with a concise yet sufficient overview on technological innovations for decarbonizing the most neglected hard-to-abate sectors. Based on FCAs research and analyses, we summarize the key facts and figures on some of the most challenging issues, such as decarbonizing cement production, bringing long duration energy storage to scale, and fast-tracking sustainable aviation.
Our Work
We believe that cleantech can only be effectively advanced through a holistic approach. Fundamental changes will only be achieved if decisionmakers from different disciplines come together and address the challenges and requirements of innovative technological solutions. This is our work:
Tech
We focus on research in neglected, hard-to-abate sectors, and initiate high-impact research consortia.
Policy
We aim to provide decisionmakers with the necessary research and technological background to make informed decisions.
Impact
We are commited to provide independent analysis, free from investor and political influence, to achieve the highest impact.
Learn more about us
Blogpost | Repowering Europe: Upgraded Grids for a Decarbonized and Electrified Future
17. November 2025Blogpost | Repowering Europe: Upgraded Grids for a Decarbonized and Electrified Future Written by Marlène Siméon, Head of EU Policy (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org) and Antoine Koen, Cleantech Analyst – Energy System Lead (antoine.koen@fcarchitects.org) The European Commission’s forthcoming Grids Package is a critical opportunity to rethink how Europe builds and operates its power networks....
Join our COP30 Side Event: Who Takes Global Leadership in a Near-Zero Emissions Steel Ecosystem?
14. November 2025Are you in Belém? Then don’t miss this session co-hosted together with our colleagues from the Climate Leadership Coalition!We need both pragmatism and innovation for progress in hard-to-abate sectors, and few are more crucial than steel. This official side event...
Future Cleantech Lecture Series | Session 1: Debunking the Hydrogen Myth & Decarbonizing Aviation and Shipping
7. November 2025We are happy to share that we have launched our Future Cleantech Lecture Series at Bergische Universität Wuppertal. In the first session, we explored why hydrogen is not a silver bullet for most industrial applications and examined realistic pathways for...
Structural Efficient Construction: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
6. November 2025The building sector alone accounts for almost 40% of global CO₂ emissions, and that share is expected to rise as demand continues to grow in the coming years. Reducing emissions from construction materials and processes will therefore be crucial to...
Coffee & Cleantech #4 at the German Parliament Completed!
20. October 2025Our experts took a closer look at the future of the global steel industry, a sector facing fierce international competition and an urgent need to decarbonize. As part of our technical briefing series for policymakers, the session provided a concise...
The Role of Green Hydrogen | FCA at Hydrogen Futures in Bonn
7. October 2025Future Cleantech Architects (FCA) took part in two key discussions at Hydrogen Futures, organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschun) and the DAAD German Academic Exchange Service in Bonn.Our Founder & CEO, Peter...