Solar glare modelling – (life after SGHAT)
Requirements for glare intensity modelling Glare intensity modelling is a common planning requirement for solar photovoltaic developments. Increasingly, it is becoming a requirement for other development types as well, for example shiny buildings or even outdoor statues. The starting point for this requirement was, most likely, airport concerns over solar…
Controlling risk of death with airport Public Safety Zones
Background In the United Kingdom Public Safety Zones (PSZs) are established at the end of airport runways to limit the likelihood of members of the public on the ground dying as a result of air accidents. What is the risk? There is always a risk – which is extremely small…
Radar Interference
In this article we consider forms of radar interference; causes; mitigation options and management for various types of radar. Radar Interference Principles Radars transmit and receive radio signals – analysing the received signal to determine the position of targets of interest – such as aircraft. Other physical entities can block…
Ten record breaking and trend setting solar farms you may not know about
Overview We have worked on a large number of solar developments situated all over the world. It is always interesting to discover record setters, planning successes and impressively designed solar developments which set them apart from the rest. The following article presents a list of 10 international solar developments which…
Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker
Overview Wind Turbine Shadow Flicker can affect residents living nearby. Shadow Flicker can be experienced as flashing effect that occurs as wind turbine blades cause intermittent shadow effects as they rotate. Pager Power can assess times and dates that wind turbine shadow flicker is predicted to occur at specific dwellings and locations…
Solar Panel Glare
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 because panels are good at absorbing light perpendicular to them but much less effective when the light is at a…
NATS Consultation
Overview NATS can object to planning applications for tall buildings, wind farms and other developments. NATS consultation can help developers avoid NATS objections to local planning authorities when applying for planning permission. Pager Power can help developers avoid objections through early NATS consultation. Typically NATS objections can be raised because…
BREEAM Assessments
Overview The BREEAM standard is used to rate buildings for energy efficiency, comfort and other environmental metrics. Buildings receive credits which are awarded by BREEAM assessors. Buildings with high BREEAM ratings have higher rental and sales values so it is in building developers’ best interests to maximize BREEAM ratings. Qualifies…
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An example of a tall structure where radar objection might delay or block its development:
London's Tulip tower 'could confuse air traffic control systems' https://t.co/kE4Ur7Zm3S
