Val-C0CAP

Val-COCAP will deliver the industrial validation and optimisation of a modular 1500L BioTron Tower photobioreactor for carbon capture and utilisation. The project addresses key barriers in algae-based systems, including performance instability, high energy demand, and limited economic viability.
A structured 36-month programme will validate system performance under real-world conditions, establishing quantified productivity and CO₂ capture metrics. Energy consumption and carbon balance will be rigorously assessed to determine system efficiency and environmental impact.
The project integrates advanced AI-driven control to optimise operational parameters and improve system stability. A digital twin model will enable simulation-based optimisation and validation of control strategies prior to deployment. This creates a closed-loop cyber-physical system linking sensing, modelling, and real-time optimisation. A preliminary techno-economic analysis will translate performance into cost per tonne CO₂ captured and biomass produced.
The project will define a scalable deployment model based on modular replication of validated 1500L units.
Val-COCAP will deliver a credible pathway toward commercially viable, digitalised carbon capture systems.