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In May 2025 the Illawarra REZ Roundtable brought together energy experts, business leaders and community representatives to map out next steps for the REZ, including initial options that can be delivered by 2030.
At the same time, we've signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Endeavour Energy to jointly develop innovative network and battery solutions within the REZ.
What the REZ will deliver
The Illawarra REZ will integrate consumer energy resources such as rooftop solar systems, home batteries and community-scale batteries. We'll use spare government land and commercial roof space to minimise impacts on surrounding communities and the environment.
The Illawarra REZ will underpin the growth of new low carbon industries that could service both domestic and export markets as the world decarbonises and shifts towards green manufacturing.
We'll engage with community, industry, local government and other stakeholders as the design and delivery of the REZ progresses.
The recent Illawarra REZ Roundtable brought together energy experts, business leaders and community representatives to map out next steps for the REZ, including initial options that can be delivered by 2030.
The Illawarra region has unique features that make it ideal for a REZ:
- major energy, port and transport infrastructure already in place
- skilled workforce ready to support renewable energy projects
- potential for future renewable energy projects
The Illawarra REZ will strengthen the region's economy and support jobs for decades. The REZ will help local industry adapt and build resilience in the regional economy.