It outlines why glint and glare pose a risk to pilots and air traffic operations, details the regulatory and planning frameworks that govern such risks, explains when and why assessments are needed, and describes effective mitigation strategies to ensure solar PV projects are both. It outlines why glint and glare pose a risk to pilots and air traffic operations, details the regulatory and planning frameworks that govern such risks, explains when and why assessments are needed, and describes effective mitigation strategies to ensure solar PV projects are both. irspace around an aerodrome is paramount. A pilot is required to look for other aircraft and obstructions on the ground, as well as navi ate towards a runway or reference points. The standard. In a recent article we explored the opportunities to produce zero-emission aircraft, but another avenue airports are exploring, is supporting renewable energy generation developments on their aerodromes, such as installing solar panels. However, solar panels can cause solar reflections, often known. Photovoltaic (PV) devices generate electricity directly from sunlight via an electronic process that occurs naturally in certain types of material, called semiconductors. In view of recent developments on the global energy markets, rising electricity and energy prices on the one hand, and efforts to reduce the airport carbon footprint on the other, many airport operators are seeking.
