Automatic Detection Lighting Systems (or ADLS as it is more commonly known) is a system that allows the aviation obstruction lighting fitted to wind turbines, or any other obstruction, to [...]

Shadow flicker is the effect of rotating turbine blades, causing brightness levels to vary periodically at locations where they obstruct the Sun’s rays. It can only occur when specific conditions [...]

Overview The following article presents an overview of the guidance surrounding Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS) for aerodromes in the UK and worldwide. The most common surface types will be listed, [...]

In our day-to-day lives we experience and observe many reflections of the Sun from a variety of different surfaces in our surrounding environment. From shop windows to car bodywork, or [...]

The two terms ‘glint’ and ‘glare’ refer to the unwanted reflection of the Sun’s rays from materials capable of producing specular reflections, such as solar panels or glass. These definitions [...]

As we build towards a Net Zero economy, wind turbines are only going to continue getting bigger. This has many knock-on implications, including impacts on aviation, landscape, noise, and many [...]

Ever thought about building accommodation from the hub of a turbine? Or turning an old blade into a play area for the next generation to enjoy? These are just two [...]