What They Do

Norma is building a totally new class of Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology that combines energy storage and carbon capture into a single system. By applying supercapacitor-inspired electrochemical cycles ̶ which store and release energy via the rapid, reversible movement of ions at the electrode-electrolyte interface ̶ the system captures CO₂, while reclaiming most of the input energy, achieving radically lower total energy demand than conventional DAC approaches.

The system is electricity-powered, modular, and built with abundant, non-toxic materials. It avoids the use of heat, membranes, or hazardous chemicals, instead relying on supercapacitor design principles to drive a low-energy capture cycle. This unique architecture allows for flexible applications ranging from DAC to low-concentration point sources, with multiple avenues for grid-interactive operation.

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Why It Matters

We’ve always said DAC was inherently resource intensive: high energy use, complex hardware and often reliant on esoteric materials or under-developed supply chains.

Led by visionaries Silvia and Mónica, Norma offers a fundamentally different path, using an energy storage device, not just a capture material. This shift enables energy recovery within the capture and release cycle, dramatically reducing net energy use and opening new design possibilities for flexible, distributed systems.

Because supercapacitor components are already used across sectors like energy, transportation and consumer electronics, Norma’s platform benefits from well-established supply chains and deep global talent pools. The result is a technology that is not only energy efficient, but also practical to manufacture, adapt, and deploy.