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    Carbon Capture Project MRV Platform

    Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) platform for carbon capture and storage projects. Uses satellite data, IoT sensors, and AI to verify captured CO2 quantities and ensure permanence.

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    Viability Score
    Low
    Competition
    $7B TAM
    Market Size
    Expert
    Launch Difficulty
    Per-project SaaS $30K-$80K Online

    Problem Solved

    Carbon capture projects need verified MRV to generate carbon credits, but current methods are expensive ($50K-$500K per audit) and slow (6-12 months). Lack of standardized MRV limits market growth.

    Target Audience

    Direct air capture companies, CCS project developers, carbon credit registries, government agencies

    Revenue Model

    $5K-$50K/project/year, or $2K-$10K/month platform fee. Revenue target: $500K-$5M ARR by year 3.

    Key Features to Build

    • Satellite-based monitoring and verification
    • IoT sensor data integration
    • Automated compliance reporting
    • Permanence risk assessment
    • Registry integration for credit issuance

    Known Competitors

    Pachama
    Sylvera
    NCX

    Why Now — Market Timing

    IRA 45Q tax credits increased to $180/ton for DAC. $3.5B DOE funding for carbon capture hubs. The carbon capture industry grew 400% since 2022.

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