Faa Regulations Solar Panels

Abstract solar power is a growing source of energy for airports and for their communities.

Faa regulations solar panels.

Federal aviation administration 800 independence ave s w. Airport interest in solar energy is growing rapidly as a way to reduce airport operating costs and to demonstrate commitment to sustainable airport development. Faa technical guidance for solar technologies on airports. The faa has an interest in solar energy for many reasons.

Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue sw washington dc 20591 866 tell faa 866 835 5322. Essentially the building permit is there to make sure that when you do install a solar system your home s structural safety won t be compromised. Interim policy faa review of solar energy system projects on federally obligated airports 78 fr 63276 pdf 10 23 2013. Regulators will take into account the load bearing ability of the home the types of materials it is made from possible weather elements and more.

Air quality designations for the 2010 sulfur dioxide so2. Washington dc 20591 14. It supports modernization and improved efficiency and as such supports appropriate solar projects. The faa is adopting an interim policy because it is in the public interest to enhance safety by clarifying and adding standards for measuring ocular impact of proposed solar energy systems.

Faa will consider comments and make appropriate modifications before issuing a final policy in a future federal register notice. Supplemental notes work was accomplished under approved task am hrr 521 16. Department of transportation federal aviation administration 800 independence avenue sw washington dc 20591 866 tell faa 866 835 5322. Applicability of national environmental policy act nepa to federal aviation administration faa review of airport wildlife hazard management plans 81 fr 86768 pdf 12 1 2016.

In response the faa prepared technical guidance for evaluating selected solar technologies on airports solar guide to meet the regulatory and information needs of faa personnel and airport sponsors in evaluating airport solar projects. It ensures solar projects are sited properly and do not cause safety problems for aviation or interfere with. The faa is sometimes a pv operator generally at remote or off grid facilities.