Solar PV & Reflective Building Surfaces Support
Arthian provides Glint and Glare Assessments to support planning applications for solar PV developments, including solar farms, roof-mounted panels and solar car ports. In addition, Arthian can assess reflective building facades such as glazed surfaces and metal cladding. These assessments identify potential visual hazards to light-sensitive receptors, helping developers meet planning and safeguarding requirements and avoid objections from aviation, transport and residential stakeholders.
We commonly assess impacts on:
What is a Glint & Glare Assessment, why does your business need one, and how can our experts support? We answer all your questions below.
Glint and glare are effects caused by sunlight reflecting off surfaces like solar panels:
These reflections can pose safety risks or reduce amenity for receptors such as pilots, drivers, train operators and residents.
Planning authorities and consultees may request an assessment when:
Our process includes:
We use specialist modelling tools and GIS-based analysis to quantify risk and recommend mitigation.
Glint and glare are effects caused by sunlight reflecting off surfaces like solar panels:
These reflections can pose safety risks or reduce amenity for receptors such as pilots, drivers, train operators and residents.
Planning authorities and consultees may request an assessment when:
Our process includes:
We use specialist modelling tools and GIS-based analysis to quantify risk and recommend mitigation.
Deep understanding of planning, infrastructure, and environmental interfaces.
National experience with regional insight and regulatory familiarity.
Fully integrated with geotechnical, hydrological, and ecological disciplines.
Commitment to technical rigour, clear communication, and long-term outcomes.
It is a technical study that evaluates whether solar reflections from PV panels or reflective building surfaces could affect nearby receptors such as pilots, drivers or residents.
Solar glare is a continuous reflection of sunlight from a surface that can cause visual discomfort or safety risks.
Sometimes. Arthian are happy to review and advise where a Glint & Glare Modelling Assessment is required.
Absolutely. We design layout changes, screening and panel adjustments to reduce or eliminate impacts.
We’d love to hear from you – whether you have a question, a project in mind, want to explore job opportunities, or just want to say hello.
