Monday, December 22 2025 Climate Solutions Update

Neoen Australia has commenced construction of the Goyder battery project in South Australia, utilizing Tesla’s innovative Megablock technology to create a battery with a capacity of 226 MW and 866 MWh. While this project will support BHP’s Olympic Dam mining operations, it also plays a crucial role in Australia’s broader energy transition, contributing to the goal of achieving 100% net renewables by 2027. Notably, the Goyder battery has planning approval for an expanded capacity of up to 900 MW and 3,600 MWh, potentially positioning it as part of Australia’s largest hybrid energy project.

In parallel, Germany is investing over €22 million as part of a larger €103 million initiative to support Moll Batterien’s sodium-ion battery plant in Bavaria, which is expected to start operations in 2026 with an initial capacity of 1 GWh per year, creating 126 jobs and training positions.

The US offshore wind industry is advancing in states such as Rhode Island, New York, and Virginia, despite facing challenges. Meanwhile, Chile is engaging in collaborations with Norway and Denmark to integrate offshore wind energy with aquaculture, enhancing sustainability within the sector. Additionally, a global survey conducted by CDR.fyi and the University of Oxford is underway to assess the capacities of carbon removal suppliers, contributing vital data for the State of Carbon Dioxide Removal report.

Participants in Terra.do’s Learning for Action fellowship are gaining vital skills as they engage in structured discussions on climate solutions, empowering them to drive meaningful change in their communities.
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In South Australia, Neoen is advancing renewable energy by constructing a groundbreaking battery with Tesla’s Megablock technology, which will significantly enhance grid storage capacity for BHP’s Olympic Dam operations.
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Researchers at Fraunhofer ISE are enhancing solar cell efficiency by developing imaging methods to analyze sub-cells, improving quality assurance in production and research settings.
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In the Philippines, Hyundai’s partnership with the UN World Food Programme is enhancing humanitarian efforts as IONIQ 5 vehicles support sustainable operations, reducing emissions and improving access to renewable energy.
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In Quebec, Deep Sky achieved a milestone by completing the first permanent CO2 removal and geological injection, paving the way for future carbon removal projects across Canada.
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In Rhode Island and New York, offshore wind projects are advancing, while the US misses critical opportunities in aquaculture, impacting clean energy integration and local economies.
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In Victoria’s Latrobe Valley, Flow Power is advancing renewable energy by financing its first stand-alone big battery project, enhancing energy reliability and supporting community initiatives.
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Researchers from the University of Oxford are leading a global effort to assess carbon removal progress, as the definitive survey on carbon removal capacity launches, informing future climate solutions and strategies.
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Germany is investing over €22 million to support Moll Batterien’s sodium-ion battery plant in Bavaria, which will create 126 jobs and boost local clean energy production starting in 2026.
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Places mentioned in this update: Australia, Bavaria, Chile, China, Denmark, Germany, Latrobe Valley, New York, Norway, Olympic Dam, Philippines, Quebec, Rhode Island, South Australia, Sweden, UAE, Victoria, Virginia