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 [...]

When most people think of solar power, they imagine large solar farms in fields or panels arranged on rooftops. However, solar energy is emerging in far more unexpected and enjoyable [...]

Technology has been advancing for centuries, with old problems having new solutions. We live in a world where technology is almost always the solution, we just need to work out [...]

A new study, published in Global Change Biology, looks at how solar farms across the UK could aid in bumblebee conservation. Researchers determined that compared to locations with plain turf, [...]

As rooftop solar panels become increasingly popular, concerns about glare from those panels are coming up more often. Most days, the sun shines as usual. But every now and then, [...]

Solar panels can emit their own light, under the right conditions. And this light emitting ability of solar panels has one very good use. Figure 1: Solar panel. [1] How [...]

The solar energy industry is continuing to grow and expand in its capacity and global reach. By the end of 2023, an estimated 0.025% of the world’s land area was [...]

In the previous article in this series, the glint and glare guidance in New South Wales was discussed. This article will explore existing glint and glare policies and practices in [...]