Towards glint and glare impact assessment best practice

Cilliers, Dirk P., Retief, Francois P., Roos, Claudine, Alberts, Reece C., Moolman, H. Jurie and Bond, Alan ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3809-5805 (2024) Towards glint and glare impact assessment best practice. Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal. ISSN 1461-5517

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Abstract

The development of photovoltaic (PV) systems near airports, major roads and residential developments poses challenges related to glint and glare. Consequently, assessing the effects of glint and glare is growing in significance and relevance. This study conducts an analysis of a range of Glint and Glare Impact Assessments (GGIAs), standards and guidance to recognise and make recommendations for best practice. Twenty GGIAs conducted by various consultants from diverse countries, and seven standards and guidance are critically reviewed with respect to practice for: methods; impact significance determination; mitigation; and stakeholder engagement. Key recommendations for best practice are established, albeit recognising that they reflect the best of existing practice which is not necessarily the best practice that might be aspired to. This study serves as a first step toward improving GGIA practice, with the ultimate objective of supporting the safe and sustainable development of solar PV projects.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	environmental impact assessment,glint,glare,glint and glare impact assessment,best practice,solar photovoltaic,environmental science(all),sdg 7 - affordable and clean energy ,/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/2300
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences University of East Anglia Research Groups/Centres > Theme - ClimateUEA
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Environmental Social Sciences
Depositing User:	LivePure Connector
Date Deposited:	07 Nov 2024 18:30
Last Modified:	07 Nov 2024 18:30
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/97580
DOI:	10.1080/14615517.2024.2420535

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