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
Identifying Regional Research Needs in the Southeastern U.S.
The recently released Solar, Wildlife, & Ecosystem Research Priorities for the Southeastern United States is the first regional multi-stakeholder alignment summary of critical knowledge gaps and research priorities for solar-wildlife and ecosystem interactions in the Southeastern US. This report is the result of a collaboration between REWI and the University of Georgia’s (UGA’s) Carl Vinson Institute of Government.
REWI Technology Catalog 2026-2027 Submission Portal Now Open!
Companies, manufacturers, developers, and/or researchers can submit technologies through July 1, 2027.
REWI Publishes 2025 Solar Wildlife & Ecosystem Research Meeting Proceedings
The Renewable Energy Wildlife Institute (REWI) is excited to share the Proceedings of the 3rd biennial Solar Wildlife & Ecosystems Research Meeting (SWERM), which took place November 17-20, 2025, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
16th WWRM Registration Opens!
Secure the lowest Early Bird rates through August 28! WWRM attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the current state-of-the-science and build cross-sector relationships through an action-packed agenda including panel and poster presentations, workshops, fieldtrips, and networking activities. In-person and virtual attendance pricing varies by sector and attendance type.
Interview: Rachel Basoah-Sarfo, Intern
REWI is thrilled to welcome Rachel Basoah-Sarfo to the team as an Intern for summer 2026! Rachel is a rising third year at the University of Virginia (UVA), where she studies Systems Engineering through the School of Engineering and Applied Science. This summer she will be supporting a wide range of activities, from solar research literature reviews to outreach, engagement and communication activities. Read on to hear from Rachel about her goals for this summer!
Student Researchers in Solar-Wildlife & Ecosystems: Apply for the 2026 Collegiate Research Showcase!
This year, we’re excited to launch a Collegiate Research Showcase, designed in a fun, fast-paced, engaging, and focused research presentation format. We’re inviting graduate and Ph.D. students conducting preliminary research at the intersection of solar energy, wildlife interactions, and ecosystems to apply to be featured presenters. Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM PT, May 29, 2026.