A carbon capture system is a technology that captures and stores carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions before they are released into the atmosphere. It helps reduce greenhouse gas levels to mitigate climate change. Full definition
If technical hurdles can be overcome, such developments might contribute to the future adoption of carbon capture systems, and provide sustainable sources of commodity chemicals and fuel. (geneticliteracyproject.org)
But to date there is just one carbon capture system in commercial operation at a power station, the Boundary Dam coal plant that Canada's SaskPower utility opened last year. (ft.com)
It refers to the phenomenon that a typical carbon capture system requires a great deal of electricity and thus saps power from a power plant and can cause electricity costs to spike by 70 percent or more. (scientificamerican.com)