Climate startup Reverion, a German company specializing in biogas-based carbon removal, has secured several major offtake agreements through Frontier, the advanced carbon removal buyer coalition. The deals mark a significant milestone for the company as it works to commercialize its solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology, which captures and permanently stores CO₂ while producing clean electricity.

Under the new commitments, Frontier buyers—including Google, McKinsey, H&M Group, Autodesk, Workday, and others—will pay $41 million for 96,000 tons of permanent CO₂ removal between 2027 and 2030.

Frontier’s carbon removal portfolio 

These agreements strengthen the growing belief that biogas-based carbon removal can be both scalable and economically attractive when combined with high-efficiency energy production.

How Reverion’s Fuel Cell System Turns Biogas into Permanent Carbon Removal

Reverion, a 2022 spin-off from the Technical University of Munich, has created a system that generates clean electricity and captures carbon from biogas at the same time. Farmers produce biogas by placing manure, crop leftovers, and food waste into anaerobic digesters. These digesters create a gas mix that contains methane and CO₂.

• The company’s solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) converts the methane in this gas directly into electricity with very high efficiency.
• During this reaction, the carbon in the gas separates into a pure CO₂ stream.
• The system then liquefies this CO₂ and sends it for permanent geological storage.

Traditional biogas systems burn the gas in engines, lose energy, and release most of the carbon back into the air. Some even leak methane, which traps far more heat than CO₂. Reverion avoids these problems by capturing carbon from both methane and CO₂ in the biogas. As a result, the system increases the amount of carbon removed and cuts emissions at the source.

By pairing efficient power generation with full carbon capture, Reverion turns everyday biogas into a dependable pathway for long-term carbon removal.

Energy, Hydrogen, and New Revenue Streams for Farmers

The press release highlighted that, today, more than 120,000 biogas plants operate worldwide, but many still use old engines with low efficiency. And Reverion’s SOFC gives farmers a major upgrade. It reaches about 74% fuel-to-electricity efficiency—one of the highest levels in the industry. This lets farmers produce more electricity from the same biogas, lower their energy bills, and earn extra money by selling clean power.

The system also adds flexibility. When electricity prices drop, often during times of strong wind and solar output, the fuel cell can run in reverse to make green hydrogen. Farmers can sell this hydrogen or use it on their own farms, creating another income source.

By delivering clean energy, flexible operation, and permanent carbon removal, Reverion offers a strong alternative to combustion engines and renewable natural gas upgrading systems.

Frontier Unlocks: Why BiCRS Matters in Carbon Removal Portfolios

Biomass Carbon Removal and Storage (BiCRS) is emerging as a strong contender for long-duration carbon removal. It includes several pathways such as BECCS, bio-oil sequestration, biomass injection, and now biogas-based fuel cell systems.

Frontier explains how BiCRS stands out for the following reasons:

• Lower costs: Plants capture CO₂ naturally and at no cost. Many BiCRS systems also use existing waste streams, which reduces input costs.
• Clear verification: Technologies like BECCS and biomass injection are easier to measure and verify compared with more experimental removal pathways.
• Near-term scalability: Bio-oil and biomass injection can grow quickly, helping meet the rising demand for carbon removal supply.

However, BiCRS is not without challenges. The biggest concern is sustainable biomass sourcing. Poor practices—such as removing too much crop residue, clear-cutting forests, or heavy fertilizer use—can harm biodiversity, damage soils, or increase emissions. Because of these risks, carbon removal purchasers must follow strict sustainability guidelines when sourcing biomass.

There is also a durability question for some BiCRS methods. Some biomass burial or sinking approaches could decompose over time, reversing the stored carbon. Frontier funds several R&D projects to evaluate long-term durability.

Finally, the BiCRS market is expected to be highly fragmented. Feedstock types differ by region, and the best removal pathway varies based on geography, transportation options, and local policy. Most BiCRS facilities also operate at a modest scale, meaning the market will rely on many distributed projects rather than a handful of giants.

Even so, BiCRS delivers several co-benefits. These include on-site clean energy production, lower fossil fuel use, reduced methane emissions, nutrient recycling for croplands, and destruction of harmful pollutants like PFAS.

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BiCRS Dominates CDR Market

As per the CDR.fyi report, biomass-based carbon removal is leading the carbon removal market. In 2025, BiCRS projects delivered 97% of durable carbon dioxide removals, showing their major impact. BECCS, a key BiCRS pathway, is set to grow at a 19.3% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.

• In the US alone, BiCRS could remove over 800 million tonnes of CO2 per year at costs below $100 per ton, with potential to exceed 1 billion tonnes with expanded biomass use.

The carbon removal market reached $3.9 billion in Q2 2025, with biomass projects accounting for 99% of transactions. Growth is fueled by rising demand for sustainable energy, expanding investment, and supportive policies.

Why Reverion’s Model Stands Out

Reverion’s approach offers compelling advantages that support its rapid market adoption:

• Large potential impact: With over 120,000 biogas sites worldwide, the theoretical removal potential from biogas could exceed 2 gigatons per year by 2040, according to IEA projections. Reverion could capture a meaningful share of this, especially alongside other BiCRS technologies.
• Full-stream carbon capture: Most systems capture only the CO₂ portion of biogas. Reverion captures carbon from both CO₂ and methane, effectively doubling the removal impact.
• World-class electrical efficiency: Its 74% efficiency ranks among the highest globally, increasing economic returns for operators.
• Low methane leakage: Because methane is converted on-site, the system avoids pipeline leaks often associated with renewable natural gas.
• Strong market demand: Reverion already holds 60 pre-orders and 120 letters of intent, signaling strong momentum.

As the world accelerates efforts to scale permanent carbon removal, technologies like Reverion’s offer a promising path—combining high-efficiency clean energy production with durable, verifiable carbon storage at biogas sites around the world.

• ALSO READ: Frontier Backs Norway’s First Carbon Capture Retrofit! Is This the Future of Waste-to-Energy? 

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Ferrari has signed a ten-year agreement with Shell to purchase renewable electricity. The deal will provide 650 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean power through 2034. This is enough to cover nearly half of the energy needs at Ferrari’s main production plant in Maranello, Italy.

The plant uses around 130 GWh of electricity each year. The remaining electricity will be supplied through additional renewable energy and certificates.

The agreement is part of Ferrari’s plan to reduce carbon emissions and shift toward cleaner energy in its operations. Davide Abate, Chief Industrial Officer at Ferrari, remarked:

“This agreement represents a further step forward in our journey towards decarbonizing the Maranello plant. The collaboration with Shell Energy Italia to supply renewable energy represents a concrete contribution to our goal of reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by at least 90% in absolute terms by 2030.”

For Shell, the deal demonstrates its growing role in supplying green power to large industrial customers. The oil giant is also increasing the scale of its renewable power generation. The electricity for Ferrari will come from a dedicated solar plant located in Italy, which improves supply reliability.

Gianluca Formenti, CEO of Shell Energy Italia, noted:

“In line with our strategy of producing more energy with fewer emissions, this agreement is a tangible example of our commitment to providing energy solutions to support our customers and partners in achieving their decarbonization goals.”

What are the Key Features of the Deal?

The PPA, or power purchase agreement, will deliver renewable electricity for ten years. Shell will provide most of the energy directly from a dedicated plant. The remainder will come from renewable energy certificates (RECs). These certificates allow Ferrari to claim that its energy consumption is backed by clean power, even if the electricity does not flow directly from the plant.

This combination ensures that Ferrari’s operations in Italy rely heavily on renewable sources. By securing long-term renewable energy, the luxury carmaker reduces its exposure to volatile energy prices.

The PPA includes fixed-pricing elements. This helps Ferrari avoid sudden jumps in energy costs. It also strengthens its ability to meet climate targets for carbon emissions.

The deal covers:

• 650 GWh of electricity from renewable sources over 10 years.
• Nearly 50% of Ferrari’s energy needs at Maranello.
• Additional RECs and green power to cover the remaining electricity use.

Ferrari’s Carbon Reduction Goals and Renewable Energy Strategy 

Ferrari has committed to reducing Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 90% by 2030. Scope 1 emissions come from Ferrari’s direct activities. This includes heating, production equipment, and company vehicles. Scope 2 emissions come from purchased electricity. Below are the ways the company uses to achieve its 2030 carbon neutrality goal.

The automaker reported several thousand metric tons of CO₂-equivalent emissions from operations in recent years. Progress has already begun as energy systems switch to cleaner power.

Switching to renewable electricity helps Ferrari cut Scope 2 emissions. The company has also invested in efficiency measures to reduce energy use across its facilities.

Moreover, it aims to streamline operations. They want to keep producing high-performance cars while using less energy overall. The company says some efficiency projects can reduce factory electricity use by 10–15% over time.

In recent years, Ferrari has been working on its energy mix. In 2024, it shut down a gas-fired trigeneration plant at Maranello. This plant had generated electricity, heat, and cooling from natural gas. By closing it, Ferrari reduced fossil fuel use and emissions.

However, the chart below shows that while Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions show a gradual reduction, the total emissions show a steady increase. This is mostly due to growth in the company’s value chain activities.

Scope 3 emissions—mainly from the supply chain, purchased goods, and product use—are the dominant source, over 90%, and consistently drive the company’s total footprint.

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Fueling Renewable Energy Expansion 

The Italian luxury sports carmaker is expanding its use of solar energy. It plans to increase photovoltaic (PV) capacity to around 10 megawatts peak (MWp) by 2030. Solar panels are installed on factory rooftops and other company-owned spaces. These panels already cover part of the factory’s daytime electricity consumption.

The company also partnered with Enel X to create a Renewable Energy Community (REC). This community lets nearby businesses, residents, and public institutions use clean power from Ferrari’s solar installations. It helps spread the benefits of renewable energy beyond Ferrari itself. The community has dozens of participants and supports local energy independence.

Ferrari has invested in energy-efficient transformers and storage systems. These upgrades improve the efficiency of electricity use and reduce energy waste. Combined with the new PPA, Ferrari’s approach is designed to achieve both emissions reduction and cost stability.

Offsetting the Unavoidable: Ferrari’s Carbon Credit Strategy

Ferrari tackles residual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. They support certified carbon avoidance projects by buying carbon avoidance credits. By using this method with direct emission cuts, the company reached carbon neutrality for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions in 2021, 2022, and 2023 across all its operations.

In 2024, Ferrari cancelled 77,691 metric tons of CO₂-equivalent carbon credits. These credits came from the Sustainability Community Project in Canada. They were certified by the Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) – Verra. This project combines over 800 carbon-reduction micro-projects from SMEs, municipalities, and NGOs. It includes more than 1,000 buildings in Quebec.

The goal is to reach up to 10,000 customer facilities in a sustainable community. The GHG reductions come from activities such as improved energy efficiency, waste diversion, and fuel switching.

Also, Ferrari partners with ClimateSeed. This ensures that the projects follow strict environmental, social, and financial standards. The company hasn’t developed its own GHG removal or storage projects yet. However, it adjusts its carbon credit purchases each year. This helps offset unavoidable emissions and meet its carbon neutrality goals.

Industry Implications: Luxury Cars Join the Clean Energy Race

This deal reflects a growing trend among manufacturers in Europe. Companies are signing long-term renewable energy deals. This helps them cut emissions and stabilize energy costs.

For automakers, energy use is becoming an important part of environmental responsibility. Reducing emissions is not just about electric or hybrid cars. It also depends on how factories are powered.

Other car manufacturers are also pursuing renewable energy. BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche have all made deals to source clean power for major facilities. Ferrari’s agreement shows that luxury car makers are now also integrating renewable energy into their main operations.

Driving Forward: A Sustainable Shift for Ferrari

Ferrari’s renewable energy agreement with Shell is expected to have a lasting impact on its operations. It ensures a stable supply of clean energy and supports broader climate goals. It also ensures alignment between how Ferrari builds cars and the electric models it plans to sell in the future.

The partnership also strengthens Shell’s position in providing renewable solutions to industrial clients. It shows that legacy energy companies can play a role in helping others transition to cleaner power.

As Italy and other European countries aim to increase renewable energy use, long-term agreements like this one may become more common. Companies can benefit from cost predictability, emission reductions, and support for their sustainability goals.

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Microsoft (MSFT) has signed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Zelestra for 95.7 MWAC of solar power. The energy will come from two new solar farms in Aragón, Spain — Escatrón II and Fuendetodos II, both under construction. This clean energy will help power Microsoft’s data centers and operations in the region. It also supports Microsoft’s wider climate goals.

A Solar Deal That Shines Beyond Power

Beyond simply buying solar power, Microsoft is tying this deal to benefits for the local community. The non-profit ECODES will run a “Community Fund” financed by this PPA. ECODES plans to use this fund to support sustainability projects in Aragón. They will invest in local infrastructure, social inclusion, and environmental education.

Zelestra calls its strategy “3 Es”: Education, Energy, and Environment. Microsoft sees this as part of its “Datacenter Community Pledge,” which aims to ensure its operations help local areas as well as reduce its carbon footprint.

Why Microsoft’s 95.7 MW Bet Matters

This solar agreement matters for several reasons:

1. Reliable clean energy: The 95.7 MW solar supply gives Microsoft a stable source of renewable power.
2. Social benefits: ECODES will channel money into projects that help local people and ecosystems.
3. Long-term local commitment: Zelestra intends to stay in Aragón and work with communities for years.

This structure shows how a big company can use a clean energy deal not just for itself, but for shared community value.

Spain’s Solar Boom and Zelestra’s Expanding Footprint

Solar power in Spain is booming. In the last few years, the country has added thousands of megawatts of solar capacity. According to Informa’s DBK report, solar energy grew by 6,000 MW in just one year, reaching 32,350 MW by 2024.

Red Eléctrica (the Spanish grid operator) data shows that by early 2025, solar PV installed capacity passed 32,000 MW, making solar the largest source of power capacity in Spain.

This growth reflects a major shift in Spain’s energy mix. In 2024, solar PV generated a record 44,520 GWh of electricity, about 17% of the country’s total electricity output.

At the same time, renewables now make up around 66% of Spain’s total power generation capacity. These numbers show how central solar power has become to Spain’s energy transition.

The outlook is even more ambitious. According to GlobalData, Spain’s solar capacity could reach 152.8 GW by 2035, driven by strong policy support and growing investor confidence. To fuel this, many new projects are already in the permitting stage.

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In 2025 alone, more than 5 GW of solar projects were submitted for environmental approval. Castilla‑La Mancha is a major one of those major regions, and it stands out in Zelestra’s portfolio.

Zelestra is a major player in this growth. In 2025, it secured €146.6 million to build six solar plants in Castilla‑La Mancha, totaling 237 MWdc. These projects will create jobs, generate around 467 GWh of clean energy per year, and avoid over 84,000 tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

Zelestra is also expanding its corporate partnerships, providing renewable electricity for companies like Microsoft and Graphic Packaging International. Its portfolio in Spain exceeds 6 GW, showing its strong commitment to the country’s clean energy transition and its role as a key developer of large-scale solar projects.

Inside Microsoft’s Push Toward Carbon Negativity

Microsoft has set strong climate goals. In 2020, it announced its plans to be carbon negative by 2030. That means by then, it wants to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits.

To reach this, the tech giant is doing several things:

• It has contracted 34 GW of new renewable energy across 24 countries.
  
• It aims to match 100% of its electricity use with zero‑carbon power by 2025.
  
• It invests in carbon removal. In fiscal year 2024, Microsoft signed contracts for nearly 22 million metric tons of carbon removal.
  
• It uses a $1 billion Climate Innovation Fund to support new technologies.

Progress and Challenges in Emissions

Microsoft has made real progress, but it also faces big challenges. Its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions (those from its own operations and electricity use) dropped 29.9% compared to 2020.

But its total emissions (including its supply chain, or “Scope 3”) rose by 23–26% since 2020. This increase comes mainly from its rapid growth in data centers and cloud services.

Because it makes a lot of servers, chips, and hardware, Microsoft’s construction and supply chain also generate emissions. To cut those, it is working with its suppliers. By 2030, Microsoft plans to require high-volume suppliers to use 100% carbon‑free electricity.

Microsoft’s clean energy capacity has grown steadily since 2013, starting with wind projects in the U.S. By 2022, capacity reached 900 MW with wind and solar projects in Europe and the U.S.

In 2024, Microsoft signed the largest corporate clean energy deal for 10.5 GW with Brookfield Renewable, delivering by 2030. This reflects Microsoft’s goal to power all operations with 100% renewable energy by 2030, underscoring its leadership in global sustainability efforts.​

Carbon Removal and Long-Term Risks

Microsoft is not just cutting emissions, it is also removing carbon. It invests in two big types of removal:

• Nature-based removal: Microsoft has a deal with Chestnut Carbon to buy over 7 million tons of forest-based carbon credits.
• Advanced removal: Microsoft supports projects like bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS). It recently backed a project in Louisiana that could capture 6.75 million tons of CO₂ over 15 years. 

Still, some experts warn that Microsoft’s climate strategy lacks targets beyond 2030. That could challenge its long-term impact.

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How the Solar Deal Fits into Microsoft’s Strategy?

The 95.7 MW deal in Spain ties directly into Microsoft’s overall carbon-negative goal. Here’s how it fits:

• It adds zero-carbon electricity to Microsoft’s grid mix.
• It supports Microsoft’s plan to match all its power use with clean energy.
• The deal’s community fund reinforces Microsoft’s aim to pair climate action with social value.
• It strengthens Microsoft’s global clean energy portfolio.

This helps Microsoft reduce its operational emissions (Scope 1 & 2) and supports its broader mission to remove carbon.

What’s Next for Microsoft, Zelestra, and Local Communities?

If all goes well, the two solar farms in Aragón will come online and deliver power to Microsoft for many years. The ECODES fund should start giving out grants to local groups, helping build greener projects in the community.

The tech giant must also keep pushing its carbon removal work and supplier engagement. It needs to make sure its long-term investments bring real, measurable climate impact.

Zelestra, for its part, will prove whether it can deliver reliable solar and meaningful social impact. If the model works, more companies may use similar “clean energy + community” contracts.

The agreement is more than just about cutting emissions — it’s also about helping local communities. At the same time, Microsoft’s push to be carbon negative by 2030 is ambitious and complex. It involves clean power, carbon removal, and changes in its entire supply chain.

This Spanish solar deal adds a new piece to Microsoft’s climate puzzle. It strengthens its clean energy supply and shows how corporate climate goals can benefit more than just the bottom line.

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