The Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) is an independent nonprofit leveraging essential collaboration to advance actionable science on renewables and wildlife

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Convening Leading Voices Around Practical Science

Identifying Questions…

Renewable energy continues to expand, providing jobs, energy security, and helping to reduce emissions. Renewable energy is a core component of the energy mix needed to maintain and protect environments, and, like all forms of energy production, can pose some risks to wildlife and ecosystems. We work to accurately assess risks and benefits to inform workable, science-backed practices.

… For a Clear Path Forward

Through collaboration and science, REWI and our partners are developing solutions to pave the way for a sustainable, clean energy future where renewable energy and wildlife can both thrive.

Join REWI in Arizona, November 17-20, for the Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting (SWERM).

Sharing the latest science and results on wind, solar, wildlife, and ecosystems.

Conducting, synthesizing, and disseminating research on key questions facing renewables and wildlife.

3rd Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting

November 17-20, 2025

Scottsdale, Arizona

MEETING WEBPAGE

Sharing and engaging in the latest science surrounding ecological interactions and solar buildout.

Advancing Understanding for Science-Based Decisions

REWI uses novel approaches to assess risk and reduce uncertainty. This informs permitting, siting, and operation to advance renewable energy and improve conservation.

Technology makes it possible to minimize impacts on wildlife. Collaborative research identifies priorities and informs best practices to avoid, minimize, and offset impacts.

Through outreach and collaboration, REWI shares the latest research and helps partners implement renewable energy-wildlife solutions.

Our Work

A Groundbreaking Collaboration

We are a partnership of leaders in industry, wildlife management agencies, and science and conservation organizations who collaborate on shared goals.

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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.

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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.

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Registration Opens for 2025 Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting

Registration is now open for the 2025 Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting (SWERM) Actionable science to maximize solar power, wildlife, and ecosystem benefits.

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REWI Publishes 2024 Wind Wildlife Research Meeting Proceedings

The Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) is excited to share the Proceedings of the 15^th biennial Wind Wildlife Research Meeting (WWRM) which took place November 12-15, 2024, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

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REWRF Opens Biennial Project Solicitation

The Renewable Energy Wildlife Research Fund (REWRF, the Fund) is excited to announce its biennial project solicitation. The 2025 Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for wind- and solar-wildlife research projects are now open through Friday, July 11, 2025.