Reporting
Executive Brief
Sunday 25 January 2026
Prepared for Wollongong Council | Part of Illawarra Council
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.
Total Capacity (kW)
Credits Generated
Utilization Rate
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
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
Complete maintenance on Dapto site and process pending lease renewals
Expand recipient enrollment program and evaluate battery storage options
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.