Abstract
The REWI Technology Catalog was established in 2016 following the REWI Innovative Technologies Workshop, where participants from the renewable energy and wildlife science community identified the need for a catalog of wildlife deterrence and detection technologies. Since then, REWI has been uniquely positioned to catalog these technologies and has also received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct several field-based technology effectiveness studies.
Currently, the REWI Technology Catalog has been designed to serve as a reference for parties interested in learning about, developing, testing, and using technologies intended to minimize impacts of operating wind and solar energy facilities on wildlife. The Technology Catalog is a resource for those looking to learn about or work with innovative technologies.
The application of the Technology Catalog is wide-ranging. Users, such as owners and operators, may find site-specific solutions, regulators may identify mitigation options, and researchers might select technologies to conduct validation studies. The Technology Catalog accepts submissions from both domestic and international sources that apply to land-based and offshore wind, solar, and transmission. These technologies include a wide range of capabilities including remote monitoring, artificial intelligence (AI), advanced imaging, radar, and photographic trackers.
The 2025 REWI Technology Catalog Portfolio includes 61 unique technologies from United States and International Vendors. Changes since the 2024 edition include 10 new technologies and updates to existing technologies.