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75 The renewable energy industry has grown significantly over the past decade, with clean, distributed power–generation projects being installed in many forms across the world. Airports have participated in this growth as they have recognized the economic and environmental opportunities of developing renewable energy projects.
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76 Airport Renewable Energy Projects Inventory and Case Examples • Solar PV projects are generally compatible with aviation activities because of the low profile of solar PV structures. Clear guidelines in FAA's solar policy on how to assess and mitigate potential glare have helped to enhance their siting and design.
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Conclusions and Research Needs 77 • Implementation of renewable energy projects at airports varies from state to state because of disparities in the availability of state incentive programs for renewable energy and in regional electricity costs. • Solar photovoltaic power is the most widely adopted renewable energy technology.
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