To prevent or reduce these impacts, some methods include conducting regular inspections and audits to check the condition and performance of the system and its components, performing preventive and corrective maintenance to fix any issues or faults and optimize the system, applying adaptive management to adjust the operation and maintenance according to the feedback and data from the system and the environment, and engaging with the local community and stakeholders to communicate the benefits and challenges of the project as well as address any complaints or suggestions.
One crucial factor is conducting thorough Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) to identify the environmental impacts right before initiating the projects. This would help you understand the risks and implement mitigation measures. In addition, it is also important to carry out energy audit to analyze the impact of the project to the society