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 policy-makers 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 Highlights
We believe that cleantech can only be effectively advanced through a holistic
approach. Find a selection of our latest work below:
Enhanced Weathering: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
Weathering is one of the oldest natural processes in the world. Under the right conditions, rainwater falls on rocks, reacts with the CO2 contained in the atmosphere, and binds it
Coffee & Cleantech No.6 in Brussels Completed
Our sixth edition of the technical briefing for policymakers in Brussels focused on thermal energy storage for domestic and industrial use. Some of the key points discussed were th
Geothermal Heat Storage: New Release in Joint Series with Handelsblatt
Storing excess energy is one of the energy transition’s big challenges. Geothermal energy storage can be one solution. It works by heating water and channeling the warm water ba
Hot topic Hydrogen: Hydrogen Guardrails report picked up by media globally
“The future of hydrogen lies in industry, not transportation or heating,” read the headline in China’s New Energy Network, china-negyuan.com. “Will hydrogen in transport tu
Hydrogen Guardrails report referenced in The Herald of Scotland
Currently, most hydrogen production is based on fossil fuels, and only 1% is being produced from renewable electricity or with carbon capture and storage (CCS). However, hydrogen
Our Cleantech Unit is growing!
We are happy to announce that René Severens has joined FCA as our new Senior Cleantech Analyst, working closely with Magnolia Tovar, Antoine Koen, and Peter Ruschhaupt.René bring
FCA becomes an adjoint institute of the University of Wuppertal
We are pleased to share that Future Cleantech Architects is now officially an adjoint institute of the University of Wuppertal, Bergische Universität Wuppertal.The cooperation bet
Blogpost | The Clean Industrial Deal: A step forward for European industries’ transition and competitiveness
The Clean Industrial Deal: A step forward for European industries’ transition and competitiveness Written by Marlène Siméon (marlene.simeon@fcarchitects.org)
New Policy Brief on Decarbonizing the Cement and Concrete Industry
Cement is the ‘glue’ that holds concrete together. As such, cement is a critical part of almost all modern infrastructure: from buildings and bridges to future energy infrastru