Reporting

Executive Brief

Sunday 25 January 2026

Prepared for Wollongong Council | Part of Illawarra Council

Q1 2026 Performance Summary

Wollongong Council's renewable energy program continues to demonstrate strong performance this quarter. With 4 active generation sites operating at a combined capacity of 451 kW, the council has generated 4082 energy credits to date.

Credit distribution to 5 community recipients has achieved a 2% utilization rate, indicating significant capacity for growth. Expanding program adoption and establishing lease agreements for surplus energy are recommended to maximise the value of over-generated energy.

451

Total Capacity (kW)

4,082

Credits Generated

2%

Utilization Rate

Key Achievements
  • 12% increase in total generation capacity from new solar installations

  • On-boarded 23 new recipient households this quarter

  • Successfully completed BASIX certification for 2 new sites

Items Requiring Attention
  • Dapto Pool Complex site currently under maintenance - expected back online within 2 weeks

  • 3 lease agreements approaching renewal deadline

  • Credit reserve underutilised - Indicating opportunities to lease surplus energy

Recommended Actions
Short Term (This Month)

Complete maintenance on Dapto site and process pending lease renewals

Medium Term (This Quarter)

Expand recipient enrollment program and evaluate battery storage options

Strategic (This Year)

Plan for additional 150kW capacity expansion across 3 new sites

This report is generated from RenewCo platform data. For detailed analytics, see the Monthly Council Energy Summary.