Renewable energy development is critical to addressing climate change, but poses emerging risks for protected and conserved areas (PCAs). As the demand for renewables increases to meet climate goals and the number of PCAs increase to meet area-based biodiversity targets, objectives may come into conflict. The three main renewable energy types projected to provide the largest contributions to electricity generation by 2050 are solar photovoltaics (PV), wind, and hydropower, which are the focus of this Technical Note.