Shadow Flicker: What You Need To Know!
What is Shadow Flicker? The intermittent shadow cast over the window of a property caused by rotating wind turbine blades obstructing the Sun’s rays is described by the term ‘shadow flicker’. This can be a cause of annoyance at residences near onshore wind turbines if it occurs for a significant…
Mayor of London’s Greener Schools
The Mayor of London has awarded a budget of £2.9 million to help schools in London tackle their energy bills. Additionally, a £9.6 million fund will be available for investment into renewable energy developments at schools. Figure 1: Solar array on a rooftop. The Greener Schools Programme Initially launched in…
How Tolkein’s Hobbit Almost Caused Aviation Mayhem: A Cautionary Tale of Near Airfield Lighting
In the appendix “Fire and Water” of “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies”, a short anecdote can be found describing how during night time shooting, the set received a visit from the police who asked the on-set lighting to be dimmed/turned off, as the nearby Wellington Airport had…
Daylight Sunlight Assessments: What are the 45 and 25 Degree Rules?
Some of the most common queries we receive regarding Daylight and Sunlight Assessments are how to apply the 45 degree and 25 degree rules, and how useful they are in demonstrating whether a development complies with best practice on daylight. The 45° rule and 25° Rule are both referenced within…
New ICAO OLS Series – The Transitional Surface
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has proposed new obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS), with compliance required from November 21st 2030 . In this instalment of Pager Power’s article series about the new OLS, we examine the new transitional surface. Figure 1: Hypothetical new transitional surfaces (Red) and approach surface (Orange)…
Daylight Sunlight or Right to Light: What, When and How?
Daylight sunlight and Right to Light are two terms used within the sphere of planning and development that can be easily misunderstood, and with these issues becoming increasingly common due to increased urbanisation and taller buildings, it is important to know the differences between the two. This article has therefore…
Planning Process for State Significant Developments in New South Wales
Most coal-fired power stations in New South Wales (NSW) are scheduled to close in the next decade . Solar farms are needed to help meet the legislated emissions reduction targets listed under the Climate Change (Net Zero Future) Act 2023. Despite being a key part of the infrastructure required to…
Power to the People: The Rise of UK Community Solar
As the UK accelerates its move towards net-zero, ensuring reasonable localised access to renewable energy is critical. Community solar projects are playing a key role in addressing this challenge by offering clean energy solutions to households, schools and businesses that might otherwise be excluded from the solar energy market. Community…
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