A basic aviation feasibility check is mainly designed to answer a simple question, “Are there any showstoppers from an aviation perspective?”. This should identify potential aviation risks that could affect [...]

When a wind development is proposed, be it a single turbine or a larger project, potential impacts upon military aviation activity must be investigated. For the focus of this article, [...]

There are different types of radar that can be affected by wind developments. Most often, impacted radar are situated at airports, however, weather radar can also be affected. The data [...]

England’s wind turbine planning standards are being reviewed in their most comprehensive form since 2011. In March 2026, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero launched a formal consultation [...]

What is the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array? The Eskdalemuir Seismic Array is a seismological monitoring station located in the south of Scotland. Its primary purpose is to detect seismic signals from [...]

Aviation can be a key planning risk for new wind developments. Consultation with the relevant stakeholders helps identify issues early, allowing for more informed site selection and identification of constraints.  [...]

In early 2026, China successfully developed an airborne wind turbine – the SAWES S2000 – a large, tethered blimp that generates electricity at altitudes up to 2000 metres. [1] The [...]

There are a lot of potential constraints when it comes to constructing a wind farm, including shadow flicker, telecoms, and aviation safeguarding and radar limitations. As well as lengthy planning [...]

Rotating wind turbine blades can cause brightness levels to vary periodically at locations where they obstruct the Sun’s rays. This can result in a nuisance when the shadow is cast [...]

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, [...]