Advancing Understanding for Science-Based Decisions
Study
REWI uses novel approaches to assess risk and reduce uncertainty. This informs permitting, siting, and operation to advance renewable energy and improve conservation.
Solve
Technology makes it possible to minimize impacts on wildlife. Collaborative research identifies priorities and informs best practices to avoid, minimize, and offset impacts.
Act
Through outreach and collaboration, REWI shares the latest research and helps partners implement renewable energy-wildlife solutions.
A Groundbreaking Collaboration
We are a partnership of leaders in industry, wildlife management agencies, and science and conservation organizations who collaborate on shared goals.
REWI Partners
REWI Shares Inaugural Technology Catalog Portfolio
Interested in learning more about the wildlife risk minimization technologies in the REWI Technology Catalog? For the first time ever, the complete contents of the REWI Technology Catalog are being made available to the public with the 2025 Technology Catalog Portfolio.
Welcoming REWI’s 2026 Board of Directors
REWI is excited to welcome the 2026 Board of Directors! REWI’s Board Members are drawn equally from the renewable energy industry and science and conservation organizations, and their dedication and engagement are vital to the work we do.
Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund Selects Two New Projects
The Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF, the Fund) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 Biennial Project Solicitation. Members have selected the following two projects to move ahead to contracting and kickoff in early 2026:
Collaboration Takes Center Stage at the 3rd Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting
The Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) was thrilled to host the 3rd biennial Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting (formerly the Solar Symposium): Actionable science to maximize solar power, wildlife, and ecosystem benefits, drawing 300+ attendees from the renewable energy industry, conservation/science community, state and federal agencies, and other sectors.
Red Winged Blackbirds By Alberto_Vo5, Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0
REWI Shares Updated State-of-the-Science on Land-Based Wind & Wildlife
Updated resources reflect current understanding of interactions between land-based wind power and wildlife.
REWI Technology Catalog 2025-2026 Submission Portal Now Open!
Companies, manufacturers, developers, and/or researchers can submit technologies through July 1, 2026.
Join REWI Project Manager La’ Portia Perkins on October 2, for an overview of its intended uses, current features, technologies, and how you can contribute and engage with its resources in a 1-hour webinar, Cataloging Wildlife Risk Minimization Technologies with the REWI Technology Catalog.