Collaboration on Solutions for Wind Energy and Wildlife

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Solving Wind-Wildlife Challenges for a Sustainable Energy Future

A Challenge …

With over 120 gigawatts installed in the U.S., wind energy continues to expand, providing jobs, energy security, and helping reduce emissions. Like all forms of energy production, wind can pose some risks to wildlife. There is a need to accurately assess these risks and produce cost-effective, science-based solutions.

… That We Can Solve

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

Reports in AWWI's searchable Documents Library

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Number of technologies being developed worldwide intended to avoid and minimize collisions

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A Groundbreaking Collaboration

We are a partnership of leaders in the wind industry, wildlife management agencies, and science and conservation organizations who collaborate on a shared mission:

To facilitate timely and responsible development of wind energy while protecting wildlife and wildlife habitat.

AWWI Partners

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Enabling Sustainable Results

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

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

Through outreach and collaboration, AWWI shares the latest research and helps partners implement wind-wildlife solutions.

Our Work

AWWI presents the inaugural Solar Symposium, December 1-3, 2021. The virtual Symposium will convene experts and stakeholders from across sectors to review the state of the science for solar power and wildlife/natural resource and identify research gaps and priority questions.

Learn more about the Solar Symposium

Report

New Fund Publication on Bat Mortality and Acoustic Activity is Now Available!

A proof-of-concept study supported by the Wind Wildlife Research Fund explored the development of decision support tools that could inform targeted, proactive curtailment using regional-scale variables to predict increases in bat presence and collision risk.

Career Opportunity

AWWI is Hiring: Solar/Wind Energy Wildlife Scientist

AWWI is seeking a Solar and Wind Energy and Wildlife Scientist to join the our team! This position presents an exciting opportunity to help us grow our program developing science, tools, and strategies that minimize impacts of renewable energy to wildlife and wildlife habitat.

Progress Report

AWWI 2019-2020 Progress Report

Every other year, AWWI reports on our progress and shares accomplishments and milestones. These successes are possible thanks to our dedicated supporters. View our 2019-2020 Progress Report for highlights and milestones from the past two years.

Meeting Materials

WWRM 2020 Proceedings and Recordings Available Now!

The Proceedings and recorded content for the virtual 13th NWCC Wind Wildlife Research Meeting are available now! You can now access recordings of over 80 presentations and panels on the latest wind-wildlife research, and explore the meeting Proceedings.