Solar farm developers need to carefully consider the impact of glint and glare from photovoltaic (PV) panels, particularly before construction near towns and settlements. Sunlight reflecting off PV panels can cause annoying visual discomfort and even hazardous glare to surrounding receptors such as residents, motorists or pilots.
Sunlight reflecting off solar panels can be experienced in two forms: glint - a momentary flash of bright light, and glare - a continuous source of bright light. Glint and glare can cause after-images, visual illusions where an image persists after exposure to the original image has ceased. Motorists passing by may be affected, for instance, posing a potential traffic hazard – while nearby communities could be disturbed by sunlight reflections.
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