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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1. Location ............................................................................................................................................. 2
2. SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................................................... 2
3. METHODOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................... 3
3.1. Glint and Glare Definitions ................................................................................................................ 3
3.2. Glare Assessment Parameters ........................................................................................................... 4
3.3. Glare Intensity Categories ................................................................................................................. 4
3.4. Reflection and Angle of Incidence ..................................................................................................... 5
3.5. Viewshed Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 8
3.6. Solar Glare Hazard Analysis ............................................................................................................... 8
3.7. Risk Assessment ................................................................................................................................. 8
4. EXISTING CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Baseline Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.2. Atmospheric Conditions .................................................................................................................... 9
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................... 9
5.1. PV modules ...................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2. Horizontal single axis tracking system ............................................................................................. 10
5.3. Solar Inverters, Control Room, and Fencing .................................................................................... 12
6. DESKTOP GLARE ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................. 12
6.1. Viewshed Analysis ........................................................................................................................... 12
6.2. Solar Glare Hazard Analysis ............................................................................................................. 13
6.3. Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) Results ........................................................................... 14
6.4. Backtracking Operations .................................................................................................................. 14
7. MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ......................................................................................... 16
8. SUMMARY ................................................................................................................................................ 16
APPENDIX A: ...................................................................................................................................................... 18
APPENDIX B: ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Solar Energy Facilities Design and Development Guidelines, 2019, triggers the assessment of glint
and glare resulting from solar farms including potential impacts to dwellings and roads within 1 km
of a proposed facility, aviation infrastructure including any air traffic control tower or runway
approach path close to a proposed facility, and any other receptor to which a responsible authority
considers solar reflection may be a hazard.
This glint and glare impact assessment utilised the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT 3.0) in
conjunction with a viewshed analysis, to prepare the glint and glare modelling which is the basis for
the impact assessment methodology. The assessment considered dwellings and roads within 2km
of the Project.
The closest airport to the Project is more than 20km from the site, outside the influence of potential
glare impacts, therefore air traffic control towers and runway approach paths were not included in
the assessment.
Based on the assumptions and parameters of this desktop assessment, the following results were
identified:
No glare potential was found to affect dwellings and roads within 1km of the Project when
the solar farm is operating normally using a horizontal single axis tracking system;
In addition, no glare potential was found to affect dwellings and roads up to 2km from the
Project;
No glare potential was identified for dwellings and roads when the tracking system resting
angle was set at 45 degrees – simulating a backtracking operation;
When the glare modelling simulated the horizontal tracking system reverting directly to the
stowing angle of 0 degrees once the PV modules reached maximum tilt, a small amount of
glare potential was identified affecting two dwellings within 1km of the Project. However
existing vegetation and buildings (sheds) between the solar farm and the dwellings are
considered likely to screen this small amount of potential glare.
Under normal operation of the solar farm the risk of glare affecting roads and dwellings within 2km
of the Project was identified as ‘negligible’.
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1. INTRODUCTION
This report has been prepared by Environmental Ethos on behalf of Green Gold Energy to assess the
potential solar glint and glare impact of the proposed Hendys Road Solar Farm (the Project), located
at 574 Hendys Road, Numurkah, Victoria. The Project comprises of the installation and operation of
a solar farm up to 5MW AC, which will utilise photovoltaic (PV) modules to generate electricity.
The Project site is located on Lot 2 of PS613623U, the footprint of the proposed PV arrays will cover
an area of approximately 9.6 hectares (ha). The PV arrays will run north/south and will be mounted
on a single axis horizontal tracking system. The solar panels, including the mounting structures, will
be a maximum height of 4 metres.
1.1. Location
The Project site is located approximately 4 kilometres north of Numurkah, refer Figure 1. The Project
site adjoins Naring Hall Road on the southern boundary. The site is zoned FZ1 Farming Zone and is
currently used for cropping and grazing. Farming is the predominant land use within the area.
Figure 1. Location Plan
2. SCOPE OF THE ASSESSMENT
The scope of this glint and glare impact assessment includes the following:
Description of the methodology used to undertake the study;
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Assessment of the baseline conditions;
Description of the elements of the Project with the potential to influence glint and glare
including size, height, and angle of PV modules, the type of framing system, as well as
operational considerations for the tracking system;
Identification of the viewshed and potential visibility of the Project;
Desktop mapping of potential glint and glare at the location of sensitive receptors within
the viewshed, based on Solar Glare Hazard Analysis and viewshed analysis;
Assessment of the potential risk of glint and glare on sensitive receptors during operation
of the Project;
Assessment of potential mitigations measures to avoid, mitigate, or manage potential
impacts; and
Consideration of impacts, before and after mitigation measures are established, on
surrounding sensitive receptors including:
o Dwellings and roads within 1km of the proposed facility, taking into consideration
their height within the landscape,
o Aviation infrastructure including any air traffic control tower or runway approach
path close to the proposed facility,
o Any other receptor to which a responsible authority considers solar reflection may
be a hazard.
3. METHODOLOGY
3.1. Glint and Glare Definitions
Glint and glare refers to the human experience of reflected light.
This study utilises Solar Glare Hazard Analysis software developed in the USA to address policy
adherence required for the 2013 U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Interim Policy 78 FR
63276. The FAA definitions of glint and glare are as follows:
“Reflectivity refers to light that is reflected off surfaces. The potential effects of reflectivity are glint
(a momentary flash of bright light) and glare (a continuous source of bright light). These two effects
are referred to hereinafter as “glare,” which can cause a brief loss of vision, also known as flash
blindness.”1
The FAA Technical Guidelines distinguishes between glint and glare according to time duration,
without correlation to light intensity.
The Solar Energy Facilities Design and Development Guidelines, 20192 (Development Guidelines),
identifies the difference between glint and glare as intensity:
1
Federal Aviation Administration, Version 1.1 April 2018, Technical Guidance for Evaluating Selected Solar Technologies on Airports
2
The State of Victoria Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning 2019, Solar Energy Facilities Design and Development
Guidelines
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“Glint can be caused by direct reflection of the sun from the surface of an object, whereas glare is a
continuous source of brightness. Glare is much less intense than glint.”(p23)
This differentiation is consistent with the descriptions of glint and glare as:
Glint being specular reflection, a momentary flash of light produced as a direct reflection of
the sun in the surface of an object (such as a PV panel); and
Glare being a continuous source of brightness relative to the ambient lighting, glare is not a
direct reflection of the sun, but rather a reflection of the bright sky around the sun.
Solar Glare Hazard Analysis software evaluates the potential impact of light produced as a direct
reflection of the sun from PV modules, this is consistent with the Development Guidelines reference
to ‘glint’, as the more intense type of solar reflectivity. However, the FAA Guidelines refers to direct
solar reflection from stationary objects such as fixed frame solar systems, or relatively slow moving
objects such as solar tracking systems, as ‘glare’ since the source of the solar reflectance occurs over
a long (not momentary) duration.
For the purpose of this study the term ‘glare’ is used in reference to the more intense light impact
of direct solar reflectivity from PV modules over potentially long duration (consistent with
terminology used by Solar Glare Hazard Analysis software based on FAA Guidelines). The assessment
of direct solar reflectivity from PV modules addresses the Development Guidelines requirements to
consider the impacts of glint (defined as the more intense solar reflectivity), and also glare as a
reflection of light surrounding the sun.
3.2. Glare Assessment Parameters
Glare assessment modelling for solar farms is based on the following factors:
the tilt, orientation, and optical properties of the PV modules in the solar array;
sun position over time, taking into account geographic location;
the location of sensitive receptors (viewers); and
Screening potential of surrounding topography and vegetation.
3.3. Glare Intensity Categories
The potential hazard from solar glare is a function of retinal irradiance (power of electromagnetic
radiation per unit area produced by the sun) and the subtended angle (size and distance) of the
glare source.3
Glare can be broadly classified into three categories: low potential for after‐image, potential for
after‐image, and potential for permanent eye damage, Figure 2 illustrates the glare intensity
categories used in this study.
3
HO, C.K., C.M. Ghanbari, and R.B. Diver, 2011, Methodology to Assess Potential Glint and Glare hazards from Concentrated Solar
Power Plants
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Figure 2. Ocular impacts and Hazard Ranges4
The amount of light reflected from a PV module depends on the amount of sunlight hitting the
surface, as well as the surface reflectivity. The amount of sunlight interacting with the PV module
will vary based on geographic location, time of year, cloud cover, and PV module orientation.
1000W/m2 is generally used in most counties as an estimate of the solar energy interacting with a
PV module when no other information is available. This study modelled scenarios using 2000 W/m2
in order to cover potentially higher solar energy levels in Australia as compared to other parts of the
world. Flash blindness for a period of 4‐12 seconds (i.e. time to recovery of vision) occurs when 7‐
11 W/m2 (or 650‐1,100 lumens/m2) reaches the eye5.
3.4. Reflection and Angle of Incidence
PV modules are designed to maximise the absorption of solar energy and therefore minimise the
extent of solar energy reflected. PV modules have low levels of reflectivity between 0.03 and 0.20
depending on the specific materials, anti‐reflective coatings, and angle of incidence.6
The higher reflectivity values of 0.20, that is 20% of incident light being reflected, can occur when
the angle of incidence is greater than 50o. Figure 3 and 4 show the relationship between increased
angles of incidence and increased levels of reflected light. Where the angle of incidence remains
below 50° the amount of reflected light remains below 10%. The angle of incidence is particularly
4
Source: Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) Presentation (2013)
https://share.sandia.gov/phlux/static/references/glint-glare/SGHAT_Ho.pdf
5
Sandia National Laboratory, SGHAT Technical Manual
6
Ho, C. 2013 Relieving a Glare Problem
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relevant to specular reflection (light reflection from a smooth surface). Diffuse reflection (light
reflection from a rough surface) may also occur in PV modules, however this is typically a result of
dust or similar materials building up on the PV module surface, which would potentially reduce the
reflection.
Figure 3. Angle of Incidence Relative to PV Panel Surface
Figure 4. Angles of Incidence and Increased Levels of Reflected Light (Glass (n‐1.5))
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The sun changes its east‐west orientation throughout the day, and the sun’s north‐south position in
the sky changes throughout the year. The sun reaches its highest position at noon on the Summer
Solstice (21 December in the Southern Hemisphere) and its lowest position at sunrise and sunset on
the Winter Solstice (21 June in the Southern Hemisphere).
In a fixed PV solar array, the angle of incidence varies as the sun moves across the sky, that is the
angle of incidence are at their lowest around noon where the sun is directly overhead, and increase
in the early mornings and late evenings as the incidence angles increase. If the PV array is mounted
on a tracking system, this variation is reduced because the panel is rotated to remain perpendicular
to the sun. Therefore a PV modular array using a tracking system has less potential to cause glare
whilst it tracks the sun. Figure 5 illustrates a PV module mounted horizontal single axis tracking
system following the east to west path of the sun.
A single axis tracking system has a fixed maximum angle of rotation, once the tracking mechanism
reaches this maximum angle, the PV modules position relative to the sun becomes fixed and
therefore the angle of incidence increases and the potential for glare increases. Some tracking
systems utilise ‘backtracking’ to avoid PV modules over‐shadowing each other. During the
backtracking procedure (early morning and late afternoon) the tracking system begins to rotate
away from the sun to reduce shadow casting to adjoining PV panels. During the backtracking phase,
higher angles of incidence will occur in comparison to the tracking phase, and this may increase the
potential for glare.
Figure 5. Diagrammatic illustration of sun position relative to PV module mounted on a horizontal
single axis tracking system.
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3.5. Viewshed Analysis
A desktop viewshed analysis was undertaken using ArcGIS 3D modelling. The extent of visibility of
the proposed solar farm was assessed relative to the location of sensitive receptors (dwellings,
roads, etc.) The desktop viewshed analysis is based on topography only and does not take into
consideration the screening effect of vegetation.
3.6. Solar Glare Hazard Analysis
This assessment has utilised the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT 3.0) co‐developed by Sandi
National Laboratory7 and ForgeSolar (Sim Industries) (referred to as GlareGauge) to assess potential
glare utilising latitude and longitudinal coordinates, elevation, sun position, and vector calculations.
The PV module orientation, reflectance environment and ocular factors are also considered by the
software. If potential glare is identified by the model, the tool calculates the retinal irradiance and
subtended angle (size/distance) of the glare source to predict potential ocular hazards according to
the glare intensity categories (refer Section 3.3).
The sun position algorithm used by SGHAT calculates the sun position in two forms: first as a unit
vector extending from the Cartesian origin toward the sun, and second as azimuthal and altitudinal
angles. The algorithm enables determination of the sun position at one (1) minute intervals
throughout the year.
The SGHAT is a high level tool and does not take into consideration the following factors:
Backtracking or the effect of shading in relation to the PV array tracking system;
Gaps between PV modules;
Atmospheric conditions; and
Vegetation between the solar panels and the viewer (sensitive receptor).
SGHAT has been used extensively in the United States to assess the potential impact of solar arrays
located in close proximity to airports. The US Federal Aviation Administration requires the use of
SGHAT to demonstrated compliance with the safety requirements of all proposed solar energy
systems located at federally obligated airports. Used in conjunction with a viewshed analysis, the
two tools represent a conservative assessment.
3.7. Risk Assessment
Once the potential for glare has been identified through the viewshed analysis and SGHAT, a risk
assessment approach is used to identify the potential significance of the hazard based on the
magnitude of the glare hazard generated, distance from the Project, existing vegetation, and the
sensitivity of the receptors (viewers). Mitigation measures are then considered to avoid, reduce or
manage the identified risks.
7
https://share.sandia.gov/phlux/static/references/glint‐glare/SGHAT_Technical_Reference‐v5.pdf
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4. EXISTING CONDITIONS
The baseline is a statement of the characteristics which currently exist in the Project area. The
baseline glare condition assessment takes into consideration the following:
Characteristics of the environment that may affect the potential for glare;
Land use and human modifications to the landscape such as roads, buildings and existing
infrastructure which may influence glare and sensitivity to glare.
4.1. Baseline Conditions
The Project site is located within a flat rural landscape. Baseline conditions within this area are
characteristic of a rural landscape, being flat cropping and grazing land with scattered patches of
native vegetation and shelterbelt planting. Vegetation along the Naring Hall Road on the Project
site’s southern boundary consists of scattered native trees, providing limited screening. Some
vegetation screening is provided to the south east by shelterbelt planting on the adjoining lot.
Existing dwellings in the area consist of rural homesteads and residential properties within the Rural
Living Zone to the west of the Project site. In general rural and rural residential dwellings are
surrounded by planted trees both native and introduced species.
Constructed elements within the landscape include roads, the rail line to the west, powerlines, rural
buildings (including large sheds), and irrigation canals.
Existing features in the landscape with the potential to contribute to glare include water bodies, and
the open irrigation channels hold water which may contribute to glare. However, these channels are
below ground level and surrounded by vegetation such as sedges and reeds, the contribution to
glare is therefore limited and not considered significant.
4.2. Atmospheric Conditions
Atmospheric conditions such as cloud cover, dust and haze will impact light reflection, however
these factors have not been accounted for in this glare assessment. The Bureau of Meteorology
statistics for Tocumwal Airport 29 km from the Project site (the closest BOM records for cloud cover
statistics) recorded 99 cloudy days per year (mean number over the period 1970 to 2010)8. Cloudy
days predominantly occur during the winter months, June to August. Since atmospheric conditions
have not been factored into this assessment modelling, statistically the glare potential represents a
conservative assessment.
5. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The general layout of the solar farm is as shown in Figure 6. The main elements of the Solar Farm
with the potential to influence glare are the tilt, orientation, and optical properties of the PV
modules in the solar array, and the rotational capabilities of the system. Whilst specific products are
yet to be determined for the Project, the general technical properties of the main elements
influencing glare are described below.
8
http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_074106.shtml
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5.1. PV modules
Each PV panel typically comprises of 72 polycrystalline silicon solar cells overlayed by a 3.2 to 4.0
mm tempered glass front and held in an anodised aluminium alloy frame. Half cut cell technology is
also available which consists of 144 monocrystalline cells connected in series to reduce ribbon
resistant. Dual‐glass and frameless PV systems area also available. The approximate dimensions for
a typical solar panel is 2 metres x 1 metre. The proposed solar array arrangement for this Project is
two (2) solar panels in portrait, resulting in an array width of approximately 4 metres.
5.2. Horizontal single axis tracking system
A horizontal single axis tracking system rotates the PV panels across an east to west arc, following
the sun’s trajectory across the sky. The purpose of the tracking system is to optimize solar energy
collection by holding the PV module perpendicular to the sun. The tracking system is capable of a
maximum rotation range of 90o (+/‐ 45o) or 120o (+/‐ 60o) depending on the system used. The Project
modelling utilised a rotation range of 120o (+/‐ 60o), refer Figure 7.
Figure 7. Illustration of PV Module Rotation Angles
The zenith tilt angle of the panels was assumed to be set at zero, that is, the panels are not tilted on
a north – south alignment but remain horizontal along the plane of the tracker. This enables the
height of the panel to remain consistent relative to each other and avoids potential over shadowing.
The maximum height of the PV modules above natural ground was assumed to be approximately 4
metres, a height of 4 metres was used in the modelling. The glare assessment modelling uses an
analytical approach to simulate light reflection from a planar PV footprint relative to the location of
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sensitive receptors. By using a maximum height above ground, the model represents a worst case
scenario since the panels are considered likely to be slightly lower than the maximum.
The configuration of the tracking system rows vary slightly dependent on the type of system used,
generally rows are approximately 5‐7 metres apart. Figure 8 and Plate 1 show a typical layout for a
horizontal single axis tracking system.
Figure 8. Illustration of PV Module Row Alignment
9
Plate 1. Example of a typical frameless solar array mounted on a single axis tracking system
9
Source: http://solarbuildermag.com/featured/frameless‐modules‐mount/
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When the model simulated the horizontal tracking system reverting directly to the stowing
angle of 0 degrees once the PV modules reached maximum tilt, a small amount of glare
potential was identified affecting two dwellings. However existing vegetation and buildings
(sheds) between the solar farm and the dwellings are considered likely to screen this small
amount of potential glare.
Under normal operation of the solar farm the risk of glare affecting roads and dwellings within 2km
of the Project was identified as ‘negligible’.
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APPENDIX A:
SOLAR GLARE HAZARD ANALYSIS –DWELLINGS
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DNI varies and peaks at 2,000.0 W/m^2
Analyze every 1 minute(s)
0.5 ocular transmission coefficient
0.002 m pupil diameter
0.017 m eye focal length
9.3 mrad sun subtended angle
Timezone UTC10
Site Configuration ID: 44283.8016
Name: PV array 1
Height
Axis tracking: Single-axis rotation
Ground above Total
Tracking axis orientation: 0.0 deg
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
Tracking axis tilt: 0.0 deg
Tracking axis panel offset: 0.0 deg
deg deg m m m
Maximum tracking angle: 60.0 deg
Resting angle: 60.0 deg 1 -36.051462 145.468545 110.72 4.00 114.72
Rated power: - 2 -36.051457 145.470143 109.32 4.00 113.32
Panel material: Smooth glass without AR coating 3 -36.053838 145.470141 110.65 4.00 114.65
Vary reflectivity with sun position? Yes 4 -36.053834 145.469712 110.57 4.00 114.57
Correlate slope error with surface type? Yes
5 -36.054200 145.469712 110.44 4.00 114.44
Slope error: 6.55 mrad
6 -36.054200 145.470076 110.34 4.00 114.34
Approx. area: 95,595 sq-m
7 -36.054764 145.470074 109.67 4.00 113.67
8 -36.054758 145.469693 110.31 4.00 114.31
9 -36.054508 145.469696 110.35 4.00 114.35
10 -36.054502 145.466614 110.89 4.00 114.89
11 -36.052043 145.466614 108.45 4.00 112.45
12 -36.052034 145.468357 109.28 4.00 113.28
13 -36.051947 145.468529 109.63 4.00 113.63
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deg deg m m m
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OP: OP 1 0 0
OP: OP 2 0 0
OP: OP 3 0 0
OP: OP 4 0 0
OP: OP 5 0 0
OP: OP 6 0 0
OP: OP 7 0 0
OP: OP 8 0 0
OP: OP 9 0 0
OP: OP 10 0 0
OP: OP 11 0 0
OP: OP 12 0 0
OP: OP 13 0 0
OP: OP 14 0 0
OP: OP 15 0 0
OP: OP 16 0 0
OP: OP 17 0 0
OP: OP 18 0 0
OP: OP 19 0 0
OP: OP 20 0 0
OP: OP 21 0 0
OP: OP 22 0 0
OP: OP 23 0 0
OP: OP 24 0 0
OP: OP 25 0 0
OP: OP 26 0 0
OP: OP 27 0 0
OP: OP 28 0 0
OP: OP 29 0 0
OP: OP 30 0 0
OP: OP 31 0 0
OP: OP 32 0 0
OP: OP 33 0 0
OP: OP 34 0 0
OP: OP 35 0 0
OP: OP 36 0 0
OP: OP 37 0 0
OP: OP 38 0 0
OP: OP 39 0 0
OP: OP 40 0 0
OP: OP 41 0 0
OP: OP 42 0 0
OP: OP 43 0 0
OP: OP 44 0 0
OP: OP 45 0 0
OP: OP 46 0 0
OP: OP 47 0 0
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OP: OP 48 0 0
OP: OP 49 0 0
OP: OP 50 0 0
OP: OP 51 0 0
OP: OP 52 0 0
OP: OP 53 0 0
OP: OP 54 0 0
OP: OP 55 0 0
OP: OP 56 0 0
OP: OP 57 0 0
OP: OP 58 0 0
OP: OP 59 0 0
OP: OP 60 0 0
No glare found
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Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour.
Glare analyses do not account for physical obstructions between reflectors and receptors. This includes buildings, tree cover and geographic
obstructions.
Detailed system geometry is not rigorously simulated.
The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blink
response time. Actual values and results may vary.
The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of
more rigorous modeling methods.
Several calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot loca ion, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect
results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub-sections can provide additional information on expected glare.
The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections will
reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger han the sub-array size. Additiona
analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub-arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous point on relate
limitations.)
Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass a
continuous, not discrete, spectrum.
Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare-spot loca ions may differ.
Glare vector plots are simplified representations of analysis data. Actual glare emanations and results may differ.
Glare analysis methods used: OP V1, FP V1, Route V1
Refer to the Help page for assumptions and limitations not listed here.
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DNI varies and peaks at 2,000.0 W/m^2
Analyze every 1 minute(s)
0.5 ocular transmission coefficient
0.002 m pupil diameter
0.017 m eye focal length
9.3 mrad sun subtended angle
Timezone UTC10
Site Configuration ID: 44283.8016
Name: PV array 1
Height
Axis tracking: Single-axis rotation
Ground above Total
Tracking axis orientation: 0.0 deg
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
Tracking axis tilt: 0.0 deg
Tracking axis panel offset: 0.0 deg
deg deg m m m
Maximum tracking angle: 60.0 deg
Resting angle: 45.0 deg 1 -36.051462 145.468545 110.72 4.00 114.72
Rated power: - 2 -36.051457 145.470143 109.32 4.00 113.32
Panel material: Smooth glass without AR coating 3 -36.053838 145.470141 110.65 4.00 114.65
Vary reflectivity with sun position? Yes 4 -36.053834 145.469712 110.57 4.00 114.57
Correlate slope error with surface type? Yes
5 -36.054200 145.469712 110.44 4.00 114.44
Slope error: 6.55 mrad
6 -36.054200 145.470076 110.34 4.00 114.34
Approx. area: 95,595 sq-m
7 -36.054764 145.470074 109.67 4.00 113.67
8 -36.054758 145.469693 110.31 4.00 114.31
9 -36.054508 145.469696 110.35 4.00 114.35
10 -36.054502 145.466614 110.89 4.00 114.89
11 -36.052043 145.466614 108.45 4.00 112.45
12 -36.052034 145.468357 109.28 4.00 113.28
13 -36.051947 145.468529 109.63 4.00 113.63
1 of 7 10/10/2020, 12:31 pm
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Number Latitude Longitude Ground elevation Height above ground Total Elevation
deg deg m m m
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PV Name Tilt Orientation "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy Produced Data File
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OP: OP 1 0 0
OP: OP 2 0 0
OP: OP 3 0 0
OP: OP 4 0 0
OP: OP 5 0 0
OP: OP 6 0 0
OP: OP 7 0 0
OP: OP 8 0 0
OP: OP 9 0 0
OP: OP 10 0 0
OP: OP 11 0 0
OP: OP 12 0 0
OP: OP 13 0 0
OP: OP 14 0 0
OP: OP 15 0 0
OP: OP 16 0 0
OP: OP 17 0 0
OP: OP 18 0 0
OP: OP 19 0 0
OP: OP 20 0 0
OP: OP 21 0 0
OP: OP 22 0 0
OP: OP 23 0 0
OP: OP 24 0 0
OP: OP 25 0 0
OP: OP 26 0 0
OP: OP 27 0 0
OP: OP 28 0 0
OP: OP 29 0 0
OP: OP 30 0 0
OP: OP 31 0 0
OP: OP 32 0 0
OP: OP 33 0 0
OP: OP 34 0 0
OP: OP 35 0 0
OP: OP 36 0 0
OP: OP 37 0 0
OP: OP 38 0 0
OP: OP 39 0 0
OP: OP 40 0 0
OP: OP 41 0 0
OP: OP 42 0 0
OP: OP 43 0 0
OP: OP 44 0 0
OP: OP 45 0 0
OP: OP 46 0 0
OP: OP 47 0 0
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OP: OP 48 0 0
OP: OP 49 0 0
OP: OP 50 0 0
OP: OP 51 0 0
OP: OP 52 0 0
OP: OP 53 0 0
OP: OP 54 0 0
OP: OP 55 0 0
OP: OP 56 0 0
OP: OP 57 0 0
OP: OP 58 0 0
OP: OP 59 0 0
OP: OP 60 0 0
No glare found
6 of 7 10/10/2020, 12:31 pm
Hendys Road SF_OPs Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www.forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44283/
Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour.
Glare analyses do not account for physical obstructions between reflectors and receptors. This includes buildings, tree cover and geographic
obstructions.
Detailed system geometry is not rigorously simulated.
The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blink
response time. Actual values and results may vary.
The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of
more rigorous modeling methods.
Several calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot loca ion, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect
results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub-sections can provide additional information on expected glare.
The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections will
reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger han the sub-array size. Additiona
analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub-arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous point on relate
limitations.)
Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass a
continuous, not discrete, spectrum.
Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare-spot loca ions may differ.
Glare vector plots are simplified representations of analysis data. Actual glare emanations and results may differ.
Glare analysis methods used: OP V1, FP V1, Route V1
Refer to the Help page for assumptions and limitations not listed here.
7 of 7 10/10/2020, 12:31 pm
Hendys Road SF_OPs-temp-1 Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44285/
Project site configuration details and Created Oct. 9, 2020 10:41 p.m.
results. Updated Oct. 9, 2020 10:47 p.m.
DNI varies and peaks at 2,000.0 W/m^2
Analyze every 1 minute(s)
0.5 ocular transmission coefficient
0.002 m pupil diameter
0.017 m eye focal length
9.3 mrad sun subtended angle
Timezone UTC10
Site Configuration ID: 44285.8016
Name: PV array 1
Height
Axis tracking: Single-axis rotation
Ground above Total
Tracking axis orientation: 0.0 deg
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
Tracking axis tilt: 0.0 deg
Tracking axis panel offset: 0.0 deg
deg deg m m m
Maximum tracking angle: 60.0 deg
Resting angle: 0.0 deg 1 -36.051462 145.468545 110.72 4.00 114.72
Rated power: - 2 -36.051457 145.470143 109.32 4.00 113.32
Panel material: Smooth glass without AR coating 3 -36.053838 145.470141 110.65 4.00 114.65
Vary reflectivity with sun position? Yes 4 -36.053834 145.469712 110.57 4.00 114.57
Correlate slope error with surface type? Yes
5 -36.054200 145.469712 110.44 4.00 114.44
Slope error: 6.55 mrad
6 -36.054200 145.470076 110.34 4.00 114.34
Approx. area: 95,595 sq-m
7 -36.054764 145.470074 109.67 4.00 113.67
8 -36.054758 145.469693 110.31 4.00 114.31
9 -36.054508 145.469696 110.35 4.00 114.35
10 -36.054502 145.466614 110.89 4.00 114.89
11 -36.052043 145.466614 108.45 4.00 112.45
12 -36.052034 145.468357 109.28 4.00 113.28
13 -36.051947 145.468529 109.63 4.00 113.63
1 of 12 10/10/2020, 12:47 pm
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Number Latitude Longitude Ground elevation Height above ground Total Elevation
deg deg m m m
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PV Name Tilt Orientation "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy Produced Data File
OP: OP 1 0 0
OP: OP 2 0 0
OP: OP 3 0 0
OP: OP 4 0 0
OP: OP 5 0 0
OP: OP 6 0 0
OP: OP 7 0 0
OP: OP 8 0 0
OP: OP 9 0 0
OP: OP 10 0 0
OP: OP 11 0 0
OP: OP 12 0 0
OP: OP 13 0 136
OP: OP 14 0 0
OP: OP 15 0 0
OP: OP 16 0 0
OP: OP 17 0 0
OP: OP 18 0 0
OP: OP 19 0 0
OP: OP 20 0 0
OP: OP 21 0 0
OP: OP 22 0 0
OP: OP 23 0 0
OP: OP 24 0 0
OP: OP 25 0 0
OP: OP 26 0 0
OP: OP 27 0 0
OP: OP 28 0 0
OP: OP 29 0 0
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OP: OP 30 0 0
OP: OP 31 0 0
OP: OP 32 0 0
OP: OP 33 0 4
OP: OP 34 0 0
OP: OP 35 0 0
OP: OP 36 0 0
OP: OP 37 0 0
OP: OP 38 0 0
OP: OP 39 0 0
OP: OP 40 0 0
OP: OP 41 0 0
OP: OP 42 0 0
OP: OP 43 0 0
OP: OP 44 0 0
OP: OP 45 0 0
OP: OP 46 0 0
OP: OP 47 0 0
OP: OP 48 0 0
OP: OP 49 0 0
OP: OP 50 0 0
OP: OP 51 0 0
OP: OP 52 0 0
OP: OP 53 0 0
OP: OP 54 0 0
OP: OP 55 0 0
OP: OP 56 0 0
OP: OP 57 0 0
OP: OP 58 0 0
OP: OP 59 0 0
OP: OP 60 0 0
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
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No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
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No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
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No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
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No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
No glare found
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Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour.
Glare analyses do not account for physical obstructions between reflectors and receptors. This includes buildings, tree cover and geographic
obstructions.
Detailed system geometry is not rigorously simulated.
The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blink
response time. Actual values and results may vary.
The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of
more rigorous modeling methods.
Several calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot loca ion, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect
results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub-sections can provide additional information on expected glare.
The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections will
reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger han the sub-array size. Additiona
analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub-arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous point on relate
limitations.)
Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass a
continuous, not discrete, spectrum.
Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare-spot loca ions may differ.
Glare vector plots are simplified representations of analysis data. Actual glare emanations and results may differ.
Glare analysis methods used: OP V1, FP V1, Route V1
Refer to the Help page for assumptions and limitations not listed here.
12 of 12 10/10/2020, 12:47 pm
REF NO. 20013 HENDYS ROAD SOLAR FARM
GLINT AND GLARE IMPACT ASSESSMENT
APPENDIX B:
SOLAR GLARE HAZARD ANALYSIS – TRANSPORT ROUTES
PAGE 19
ENVIRONMENTAL ETHOS
HendysRoad SF_Roads Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www.forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44286/
Project site configuration details and Created Oct. 9, 2020 11:40 p.m.
results. Updated Oct. 9, 2020 11 51 p.m.
DNI varies and peaks at 2,000.0 W/m^2
Analyze every 1 minute(s)
0.5 ocular transmission coefficient
0.002 m pupil diameter
0.017 m eye focal length
9.3 mrad sun subtended angle
Timezone UTC10
Site Configuration ID: 44286.8016
Name: PV array 1
Height
Axis tracking: Single-axis rotation
Ground above Total
Tracking axis orientation: 0.0 deg
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
Tracking axis tilt: 0.0 deg
Tracking axis panel offset: 0.0 deg
deg deg m m m
Maximum tracking angle: 60.0 deg
Resting angle: 60.0 deg 1 -36.051462 145.468545 110.72 4.00 114.72
Rated power: - 2 -36.051457 145.470143 109.32 4.00 113.32
Panel material: Smooth glass without AR coating 3 -36.053838 145.470141 110.65 4.00 114.65
Vary reflectivity with sun position? Yes 4 -36.053834 145.469712 110.57 4.00 114.57
Correlate slope error with surface type? Yes
5 -36.054200 145.469712 110.44 4.00 114.44
Slope error: 6.55 mrad
6 -36.054200 145.470076 110.34 4.00 114.34
Approx. area: 95,595 sq-m
7 -36.054764 145.470074 109.67 4.00 113.67
8 -36.054758 145.469693 110.31 4.00 114.31
9 -36.054508 145.469696 110.35 4.00 114.35
10 -36.054502 145.466614 110.89 4.00 114.89
11 -36.052043 145.466614 108.45 4.00 112.45
12 -36.052034 145.468357 109.28 4.00 113.28
13 -36.051947 145.468529 109.63 4.00 113.63
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deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
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deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
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deg deg m m m
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PV Name Tilt Orientation "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy Produced Data File
No glare found
5 of 6 10/10/2020, 1:51 pm
HendysRoad SF_Roads Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www.forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44286/
Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour.
Glare analyses do not account for physical obstructions between reflectors and receptors. This includes buildings, tree cover and geographic
obstructions.
Detailed system geometry is not rigorously simulated.
The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blink
response time. Actual values and results may vary.
The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of
more rigorous modeling methods.
Several calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot loca ion, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect
results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub-sections can provide additional information on expected glare.
The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections will
reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger han the sub-array size. Additiona
analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub-arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous point on relate
limitations.)
Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass a
continuous, not discrete, spectrum.
Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare-spot loca ions may differ.
Glare vector plots are simplified representations of analysis data. Actual glare emanations and results may differ.
Glare analysis methods used: OP V1, FP V1, Route V1
Refer to the Help page for assumptions and limitations not listed here.
6 of 6 10/10/2020, 1:51 pm
HendysRoad SF_Roads-temp-3 Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www.forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44287/
Name: PV array 1
Height
Axis tracking: Single-axis rotation
Ground above Total
Tracking axis orientation: 0.0 deg
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
Tracking axis tilt: 0.0 deg
Tracking axis panel offset: 0.0 deg
deg deg m m m
Maximum tracking angle: 60.0 deg
Resting angle: 45.0 deg 1 -36.051462 145.468545 110.72 4.00 114.72
Rated power: - 2 -36.051457 145.470143 109.32 4.00 113.32
Panel material: Smooth glass without AR coating 3 -36.053838 145.470141 110.65 4.00 114.65
Vary reflectivity with sun position? Yes 4 -36.053834 145.469712 110.57 4.00 114.57
Correlate slope error with surface type? Yes
5 -36.054200 145.469712 110.44 4.00 114.44
Slope error: 6.55 mrad
6 -36.054200 145.470076 110.34 4.00 114.34
Approx. area: 95,595 sq-m
7 -36.054764 145.470074 109.67 4.00 113.67
8 -36.054758 145.469693 110.31 4.00 114.31
9 -36.054508 145.469696 110.35 4.00 114.35
10 -36.054502 145.466614 110.89 4.00 114.89
11 -36.052043 145.466614 108.45 4.00 112.45
12 -36.052034 145.468357 109.28 4.00 113.28
13 -36.051947 145.468529 109.63 4.00 113.63
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deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
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deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
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deg deg m m m
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PV Name Tilt Orientation "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy Produced Data File
No glare found
5 of 6 10/10/2020, 1:58 pm
HendysRoad SF_Roads-temp-3 Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www.forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44287/
Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour.
Glare analyses do not account for physical obstructions between reflectors and receptors. This includes buildings, tree cover and geographic
obstructions.
Detailed system geometry is not rigorously simulated.
The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blink
response time. Actual values and results may vary.
The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of
more rigorous modeling methods.
Several calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot loca ion, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect
results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub-sections can provide additional information on expected glare.
The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections will
reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger han the sub-array size. Additiona
analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub-arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous point on relate
limitations.)
Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass a
continuous, not discrete, spectrum.
Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare-spot loca ions may differ.
Glare vector plots are simplified representations of analysis data. Actual glare emanations and results may differ.
Glare analysis methods used: OP V1, FP V1, Route V1
Refer to the Help page for assumptions and limitations not listed here.
6 of 6 10/10/2020, 1:58 pm
HendysRoad SF_Roads-temp-5 Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www.forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44289/
Project site configuration details and Created Oct. 10, 2020 12:07 a.m.
results. Updated Oct. 10, 2020 12:11 a.m.
DNI varies and peaks at 2,000.0 W/m^2
Analyze every 1 minute(s)
0.5 ocular transmission coefficient
0.002 m pupil diameter
0.017 m eye focal length
9.3 mrad sun subtended angle
Timezone UTC10
Site Configuration ID: 44289.8016
Name: PV array 1
Height
Axis tracking: Single-axis rotation
Ground above Total
Tracking axis orientation: 0.0 deg
Vertex Latitude Longitude elevation ground elevation
Tracking axis tilt: 0.0 deg
Tracking axis panel offset: 0.0 deg
deg deg m m m
Maximum tracking angle: 60.0 deg
Resting angle: 0.0 deg 1 -36.051462 145.468545 110.72 4.00 114.72
Rated power: - 2 -36.051457 145.470143 109.32 4.00 113.32
Panel material: Smooth glass without AR coating 3 -36.053838 145.470141 110.65 4.00 114.65
Vary reflectivity with sun position? Yes 4 -36.053834 145.469712 110.57 4.00 114.57
Correlate slope error with surface type? Yes
5 -36.054200 145.469712 110.44 4.00 114.44
Slope error: 6.55 mrad
6 -36.054200 145.470076 110.34 4.00 114.34
Approx. area: 95,595 sq-m
7 -36.054764 145.470074 109.67 4.00 113.67
8 -36.054758 145.469693 110.31 4.00 114.31
9 -36.054508 145.469696 110.35 4.00 114.35
10 -36.054502 145.466614 110.89 4.00 114.89
11 -36.052043 145.466614 108.45 4.00 112.45
12 -36.052034 145.468357 109.28 4.00 113.28
13 -36.051947 145.468529 109.63 4.00 113.63
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deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
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deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
deg deg m m m
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deg deg m m m
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PV Name Tilt Orientation "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy Produced Data File
No glare found
5 of 6 10/10/2020, 2:13 pm
HendysRoad SF_Roads-temp-5 Site Config | ForgeSolar https://www.forgesolar.com/projects/8016/configs/44289/
Times associated with glare are denoted in Standard time. For Daylight Savings, add one hour.
Glare analyses do not account for physical obstructions between reflectors and receptors. This includes buildings, tree cover and geographic
obstructions.
Detailed system geometry is not rigorously simulated.
The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blink
response time. Actual values and results may vary.
The system output calculation is a DNI-based approximation that assumes clear, sunny skies year-round. It should not be used in place of
more rigorous modeling methods.
Several calculations utilize the PV array centroid, rather than the actual glare spot loca ion, due to algorithm limitations. This may affect
results for large PV footprints. Additional analyses of array sub-sections can provide additional information on expected glare.
The subtended source angle (glare spot size) is constrained by the PV array footprint size. Partitioning large arrays into smaller sections will
reduce the maximum potential subtended angle, potentially impacting results if actual glare spots are larger han the sub-array size. Additiona
analyses of the combined area of adjacent sub-arrays can provide more information on potential glare hazards. (See previous point on relate
limitations.)
Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid. Actual ocular impact outcomes encompass a
continuous, not discrete, spectrum.
Glare locations displayed on receptor plots are approximate. Actual glare-spot loca ions may differ.
Glare vector plots are simplified representations of analysis data. Actual glare emanations and results may differ.
Glare analysis methods used: OP V1, FP V1, Route V1
Refer to the Help page for assumptions and limitations not listed here.
6 of 6 10/10/2020, 2:13 pm
Aerial image of OP33 showing sheds and vegetation to the south west.
View of driveway into OP33, showing screening vegetation to View of screening to west of OP33, including buildings and vegetation
south.
Kind Regards,