This article provides an overview of the planning guidance in England relating to the Permitted Development (PD) of solar Photovoltaic (PV) projects, particularly commercial rooftop. The available planning guidance for [...]

Assessing glint and glare for ground level receptors including roads users and residents is almost always required for new solar developments within the UK that require planning permission. With respect [...]

Last month Vikram Solar successfully installed India’s first floating solar plant as part of a trial project. The PV solar manufacturing firm, who has headquarters in are Kolkata, wanted to [...]

The two terms ‘glint’ and ‘glare’ refer to the unwanted reflection of the sun’s rays by the face of a reflective surface. The terms are defined below, based on definitions [...]

In the UK it is almost industry standard for solar panels to have a southwards orientation with the aim to ‘absorb’ as much of the incoming solar energy as possible. Orientating [...]

To date the biggest aviation concern for solar developers with respect to aviation activity has been the effect of glint and glare on aircraft and Air Traffic Control (ATC) personnel. [...]

Most of us will have experienced the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) at some point in our day to day lives. The clicking sound heard from speakers when receiving a [...]

Solar panels absorb light really well, but they can also reflect it. These PV reflections, commonly causing Glint and Glare effects, can cause nuisance and safety concerns to a number [...]

Solar parks and wind farms are an attractive investment in the UK and around the world. Both can cause visual effects that may be of concern to planning authorities, and [...]

Solar farms and wind developments are two of the most prolific renewable energy technologies currently available. The compatibility of these technologies at a single site is a topic that requires [...]