| CBA | Cost-benefit analysis |
| CBD | Convention on Biological Diversity |
| CEA | Cumulative effects assessment |
| CO2 | Carbon dioxide |
| CRM | Collision risk model |
| CSP | Concentrated solar power |
| EC | European Commission |
| EIA | Environmental impact assessment |
| EJ | Exajoules |
| ELIS | Environmental labelling and information schemes |
| EMF | Electromagnetic fields |
| EPR | Extended producer responsibility |
| EU | European Union |
| EUR | Euros |
| GIS | Geographic information systems |
| GW | Gigawatt |
| Ha | Hectare |
| IAS | Invasive alien species |
| IEA | International Energy Agency |
| IFC | International Finance Corporation |
| KBA | Key biodiversity area |
| KW | Kilowatt |
| LT-LEDS | Long-term low greenhouse gas emission development strategies |
| MCDA | Multi-criteria decision analysis |
| MNE | Multinational enterprises |
| MSB | Migratory soaring bird |
| MW (MWh) | Megawatt (megawatt hours) |
| NBSAP | National biodiversity strategies and action plan |
| NDC | Nationally determined contribution |
| NGO | Non-governmental organisation |
| ODA | Official development assistance |
| PA | Protected area |
| PMSG | Permanent magnet synchronous generator |
| PPA | Power purchase agreement |
| PV | Photovoltaics |
| RBC | Responsible business conduct |
| REZ | Renewable energy zones |
| RoW | Right of way |
| SDGs | Sustainable development goals |
| SEA | Strategic environmental assessment |
| TW (TWh) | Terawatt (terawatt hours) |
| UK | United Kingdom |
| US (USD) | United States (US dollars) |
| VECs | Valued environmental and social components |
Mainstreaming Biodiversity into Renewable Power Infrastructure
