Electrical compatibility: solar farms and wireless transmissions
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 text message is one common example, however, there are many more. Solar farms could produce EMI and the potential effects…
Are astronomers blinded by turbines?
Radio telescopes detect weak radio signals from outer space. They typically consist of arrays of directional antennae with radio receiving equipment, processing equipment and powerful computers. The strength, direction and frequency of radio signals from outer space provide information about distant stars and galaxies. This information is used by astronomers…
Military vs Civil safeguarding rules for wind turbines
I am planning to build a wind farm in the UK. I am aware that wind turbines can affect civil and military airports, radar and radio systems. How can I be sure that my wind farm will not affect military and civil airports, radar and radio systems? Are there standard…
Determining UK wind turbine aeronautical lighting requirements
Announcement of the successful Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) trial of the Radar-Activated Obstruction Lighting System by Laufer Wind recently, brings wind turbine lighting and aeronautical safeguarding to the forefront of our minds. But how can you determine what lighting requirements a turbine might need, if any? The requirement for aeronautical…
Global solar capacity set to double: who will PV reflections affect?
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 of receptors including residents, office workers, road users, aviators and railway networks. With strong global growth forecasts for solar developments…
Repowering wind farm sites
What is repowering? Repowering is the replacement of a power generating station with one that is more efficient or higher capacity. In the case of repowered wind farm sites, this usually entails deployment of newer turbine models and/or larger turbines. The repowering of a wind farm generally coincides with the…
When is the best radar mitigation solution the most expensive?
Wind projects are devalued by radar through project delay, increased costs and project failure. If radar mitigation is required, money saving instinct may lead you to opt for the cheapest solution to solve the problem. However there are cases where this wouldn’t be the most cost-effective. We have used financial…
Is this really the worst place for your wind turbine?
It is widely known that wind turbines are subject to radar and aeronautical issues that could prevent their construction. But is the worst place for a UK wind turbine the middle of the northern runway at London Heathrow Airport? UK Aviation Risk Map and Calculation of the Aviation Risk Level…
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