SALA develops technical standards for Solar Airfield Ground Lighting (Solar AGL)

These standards define system architecture, energy feasibility, safety, performance, installation, and verification methods — enabling designers, consultants, airports, and regulators to confirm that Solar AGL systems operate reliably in real operational conditions.

The SALA standards framework supports:

  • system design and feasibility studies

  • standardized compliance verification

  • on-site inspections and technical audits by Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA)

SALA Solar AGL Standards

SALA-AGL-100 — System Definition & Architecture

Defines what qualifies as Solar AGL, system components (solar-powered lights, solar power units, control interfaces), and integration with wired lighting circuits.

SALA-AGL-110 — Energy Balance & Operational Feasibility

Verifies that solar generation and storage capacity can support the airport’s real operational usage profile year-round.

SALA-AGL-120 — Feasibility Study & Compliance Validation Methodology

Provides standardized calculation, modeling, stress-testing, and compliance verification procedures for designers and consultants.

SALA-AGL-200 — Blackout Protection & Fail-Safe Architecture

Defines redundancy, degraded operating modes, and minimum availability to prevent total system blackout.

SALA-AGL-300 — Lighting Performance & Photometric Compliance

Specifies performance-based requirements aligned with ICAO Annex 14 and field verification methods.

SALA-AGL-400 — Installation, Commissioning & Site Acceptance

Standardizes installation practices, commissioning tests, acceptance criteria, and documentation.

SALA-AGL-500 — Monitoring, Diagnostics & Operational Reliability

Defines system health monitoring, fault reporting, and reliability assessment.

SALA-AGL-600 — Control Systems, Wireless Reliability & Resilience

Covers control integrity, secure communication, interference resistance, and integration with wired lighting systems.

SALA-AGL-700 — Mechanical Safety, Frangibility & Field Durability

Addresses aircraft impact safety, jet blast resistance, vibration, and long-term environmental exposure.