Abstract Solar PV systems are being installed in airports across the globe. It is a relatively new application of solar PV technology with a potential impact on aviation safety. The main objective of this paper is to assess the risk of solar photovoltaics at the airport. At first, potential risk/ hazard to aviation safety from solar photovoltaics in airport premises is identified, and then the severity and probability level for each risk is assessed. A risk assessment matrix is developed using Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment method. It is observed that there are seven types of possible hazards from airport-based solar PV systems. The risk index is highest for glare occurrence from PV modules (4B), strike from birds in PV site (4B), and interference to communication systems (3B). It is concluded that most of the risks need implementation of mitigation measures such as prior glare assessment in the feasible sites, periodic monitoring of bird's activity in the PV array and follow safety distance between PV array and communication aids. Researchers and engineers must work along with aviation and airport officials to mitigate possible risks from solar PV installation in the airports.

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机场太阳能光伏：风险评估和缓解策略

摘要 太阳能光伏系统正在全球各地的机场安装。这是一种相对较新的太阳能光伏技术应用，对航空安全有潜在影响。本文的主要目的是评估机场太阳能光伏发电的风险。首先，确定机场场所太阳能光伏对航空安全的潜在风险/危害，然后评估每个风险的严重性和概率级别。风险评估矩阵是使用危害识别和风险评估方法开发的。据观察，基于机场的太阳能光伏系统有七种可能的危害。来自光伏组件的眩光 (4B)、光伏站点中鸟类的撞击 (4B) 以及对通信系统的干扰 (3B) 的风险指数最高。得出的结论是，大多数风险需要采取缓解措施，例如在可行地点进行预先眩光评估、定期监测光伏阵列中的鸟类活动以及遵循光伏阵列与通信设备之间的安全距离。研究人员和工程师必须与航空和机场官员合作，以减轻在机场安装太阳能光伏发电可能带来的风险。