Solar Glare Pre-Simulation
Solar Glare Pre-Simulation Before Planning Submission
An early-stage glare risk screening service that tests your PV array tilt and orientation options using ForgeSolar before you finalise your planning layout — reducing the risk of glare issues at the formal assessment stage.
What We Include
- ✓Early ForgeSolar test modelling
- ✓Tilt and azimuth comparison
- ✓Glare risk screening results
- ✓Layout optimisation recommendations
- ✓Planning risk reduction advice
What to send us
Send us your site layout, proposed panel tilt, azimuth orientation, panel height above ground, and nearby receptor information (roads, dwellings, aviation). We will run the pre-simulation and advise on the best design approach before you commit to a final layout.
Need Solar PV Planning Drawings or a Glint and Glare Report?
Send us your site layout, panel details, planning comments or project brief. We can review the requirements and provide a fixed quotation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a solar glare pre-simulation?
A solar glare pre-simulation is an early-stage ForgeSolar test run that screens your proposed PV array for glare risk before you finalise your planning layout. It allows you to compare tilt angles, azimuth orientations and array configurations to identify the lowest-risk design option.
At what stage should I commission a pre-simulation?
A pre-simulation is most useful during design development, before your planning drawings are finalised. It gives you evidence to support design decisions and reduces the risk of the full glint and glare assessment identifying issues that require redesign.
What information do I need to provide?
We need your site location, proposed panel layout, panel tilt angle(s), azimuth orientation, panel height above ground, and the location of any nearby roads, dwellings, railways or aviation infrastructure.
Is a pre-simulation the same as the full glint and glare report?
No. A pre-simulation is a screening exercise to support design decisions. The full glint and glare report is a comprehensive assessment report prepared for submission with your planning application.