The deployment of solar photovoltaics is set to lead the renewables race in the USA in 2022 as its development is expected to exceed that of its renewable counterparts, most [...]

Solar photovoltaic developments routinely require glint and glare assessments as part of the planning application. The driving force behind this is the potential for:  Safety impacts on surrounding roads, railway [...]

Background Solar panels are now a common source of renewable energy generation and becoming a common part of urban landscapes. They can range from a large-scale solar farm to a [...]

Overview The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced a final policy to replace their interim glint and glare guidance. The update states the FAA’s final stance on how solar photovoltaic [...]

Overview Pager Power has been undertaking glint and glare assessments for solar developments for almost 10 years. During this time, we have heard and read a variety of misconceptions about [...]

Background Solar panels harness energy from the sun. There is a large magnitude of solar energy available on Earth, potentially making solar panels one of the more effective solutions to [...]

Please note that the Fourth Edition of the Glint and Glare Guidance has since been published and can be downloaded here. Download the third edition of the Glint and Glare [...]

Introduction  The cumulative capacity of worldwide floating photovoltaic (FPV) projects is currently 2600 MW, representing just 0.41% of the total cumulative capacity of all worldwide solar projects. However, momentum is building [...]

Overview Solar Panel Glare occurs even though it is not expected because solar panels are designed to absorb sunlight, rather than reflect it. Solar Panel Glare is greater than expected [...]

Background The Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) in South Africa requires that solar project applications have a Glint and Glare Impact Assessment Report. The requirement is that all new applications should [...]