Reflective glare assessment

Photovoltaic panels are designed to maximise efficiency, absorb sunlight and convert it to electricity. This means they’re designed to reflect as little light as possible, usually around two percent of the light received. In fact, the glare from panels is significantly less than that from water bodies (source: NSW Govt Solar Energy).

Blind Creek Solar Farm engaged experts SLR to undertake a study into the potential for reflective glare from the proposed solar farm.

The study was conducted with respect to residences and key sites in the surrounding area with a potential to have a view of the solar farm, including those along Tarago Rd, Lake Rd (approx. 5km), Bede Rd (approx. 6km), The Forest Rd (approx. 6km).

The final report can be viewed here.