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

About Us

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.

Annual Research Meetings

Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 Wind Wildlife Research Meeting!

Webinars & Workshops

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

Actionable Science

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

Meeting Proceedings to be published in 2026.

 

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

News, Information Science, Wind, Solar

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.  

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News

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.

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News, REWRF, Solar, Wind

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:

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News, Solar, Research Meeting

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.

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Red Winged Blackbirds By Alberto_Vo5, Flickr, licensed under CC BY 2.0

News, Wind

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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News, Information Science, Wind, Solar

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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