Skytree earned the SIVAL D'Or (Gold Award) in the "Production Equipment and Supplies" category at SIVAL 2026 for its Skytree Stratus system.
The SIVAL d'Or recognizes the technological breakthrough of Skytree's proprietary DAC process. Unlike traditional CO2 enrichment that relies on fossil fuel combustion or industrial waste gas, the Skytree Stratus system captures CO2 from the air to provide reliable and fossil-free CO2 to greenhouses.
Triple-award recognition and scientific validation for Skytree's DAC technology
This victory marks a significant milestone in Skytree's history, as the company is now the first to win both the Greentech Concept (2023) and Greentech Innovation (2025) awards alongside the prestigious SIVAL d'Or (2026).
The selection process for the SIVAL Innovation Competition is among the most thorough in the agricultural world, focusing on the French and European crop markets. This year, 66 expert contributors, including technical researchers and agricultural scientists, spent weeks drafting 142 detailed reviews to evaluate a competitive field of 67 entries.
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A growth opportunity for greenhouses: Onsite CO₂ from the air
Greenhouses depend on carbon dioxide as a vital input to boost crop yields and maintain plant health. Globally, around 10 million metric tons of CO₂ are used in greenhouses annually.
The innovation lies in its modular, energy-efficient design, which enables an autonomous CO₂ supply captured directly onsite. This removes reliance on long-distance or imported CO₂ shipments and reduces exposure to price swings, disruptions, and supply shortages. The system can operate on demand, capturing CO₂ when electricity prices are low and pausing during peak periods, making it a cost-efficient solution for growers.
By providing a fossil-free source of CO₂, the system helps eliminate emissions from fossil-based greenhouse operations and reduces exposure to future climate regulations. Growers benefit from a predictable, high-purity CO₂ supply that supports better growing conditions, improves crop quality, and can increase yields by up to 25 percent, as validated by WUR. Skytree Stratus integrates directly into the greenhouse through thermal energy integration and existing CO₂ distribution piping.
Skytree partners with innovative greenhouse leaders such as Koppert Cress to set new standards with DAC technology. During the SIVAL 2026 event, Skytree exhibited with distribution partner DirectFabAgro to discuss how French growers and agronomists can benefit from Skytree's solution.
"Winning the SIVAL d'Or proves that the industry is ready to move past fossil-based CO2. This isn't just an award for our machine, it's a validation of a new standard for grower resilience. Following our previous wins at GreenTech, this latest recognition confirms that Skytree Stratus is the field-ready solution greenhouses need to take full control of their CO2 while protecting the planet. A big thank you to Damien from DirectFabAgro for the great collaboration with Skytree throughout the event," said Fred van Veldhoven (Director Business Development).
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