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What if excess solar was used for it instead?
What if we used that energy in a more efficient way to directly prevent CO2 emissions? That will result in x times more CO2 saved with the same resources.
Not sure how efficient CCS tech currently is, but it will be far from efficient.
Oh we're playing the what if game? What if this technology becomes super efficient and is better than your imaginary technology? Check mate.
It is like optimizing recuperation in a car. You are still driving around in a car, the basic issue is still there. There a far better solutions. That is not a "what if" question.