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SUNSHINE ENERGY SOLAR FARM

GLARE IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT

Prepared For Sunshine Energy Australia Pty Ltd

April 2018

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This disclaimer, together with any limitations specified in the proposal, apply to use of this report. This report was prepared in accordance with the scope of services for the specific purpose stated and subject to the applicable cost, time and other constraints. In preparing this report, Environmental Ethos relied on: (a) client/third party information which was not verified by Environmental Ethos except to the extent required by the scope of services, and Environmental Ethos does not accept responsibility for omissions or inaccuracies in the client/third party information; and (b) information taken at or under the particular times and conditions specified, and Environmental Ethos does not accept responsibility for any subsequent changes. This report has been prepared solely for use by, and is confidential to, the client and Environmental Ethos accepts no responsibility for its use by other persons. This proposal is subject to copyright protection and the copyright owner reserves its rights. This proposal does not constitute legal advice.

Prepared By Environmental Ethos for Sunshine Energy Australia Pty Ltd

REF NO. 18001

FINAL ISSUE: 09 April 2018

Cover Image: ToGa Wanderings

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CONTENTS  

 

1.  INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................................... 1 

1.1.  Location ............................................................................................................................................. 1 

2.  ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 2 

2.1.  Scope of the Assessment ................................................................................................................... 2 

2.2.  Glare Assessment Parameters ........................................................................................................... 2 

2.3.  Glare Intensity Categories ................................................................................................................. 2 

2.4.  Reflection and Angle of Incidence ..................................................................................................... 3 

2.5.  View shed Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 5 

2.6.  Solar Glare Hazard Analysis ............................................................................................................... 5 

2.7.  Risk Assessment Approach ................................................................................................................ 6 

3.  EXISTING CONDITIONS ............................................................................................................................... 6 

3.1.  Baseline Conditions ........................................................................................................................... 6 

3.2.  Atmospheric Conditions .................................................................................................................... 6 

4.  PROJECT DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................... 7 

4.1.  PV modules ........................................................................................................................................ 7 

4.2.  Fixed tilt system ................................................................................................................................. 7 

4.3.  Solar Inverters, Control Room, and Storage Buildings ....................................................................... 8 

5.  DESKTOP GLARE ASSESSMENT ................................................................................................................... 8 

5.1.  Viewshed Analysis ............................................................................................................................. 8 

5.2.  Solar Glare Hazard Analysis ............................................................................................................... 8 

6.  POTENTIAL IMPACTS ................................................................................................................................ 10 

6.1.  Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) Results ........................................................................... 10 

7.  MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES ......................................................................................... 12 

8.  SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................................................... 12 

APPENDIX A: ...................................................................................................................................................... 14 

APPENDIX B: ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 

APPENDIX C: ...................................................................................................................................................... 16 

 

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1. INTRODUCTION 

This report has been prepared by Environmental Ethos on behalf of the proponent Sunshine Energy 

Australia Pty Ltd to assess the potential glare impact of the proposed Sunshine Energy Solar Farm at 

Kilcoy (the Project). The Project comprises of the installation and operation of a 1,500MW solar farm 

that will utilise photovoltaic (PV) modules to generate electricity.   

The Project site is freehold rural land described as Lots 41, 42, 43, and 127 on SP218812, Lot 120 on 

CG2692, Lot 1 on RP28556, Lot 2 on SP210633, Lot 65 on CG463, Lot 1 on SP276622, Lot 135 on 

CG4460, Lot 10 on SP236175, Lot 2 on SP203488, Lot 26 on SP193038, Lots 144 and 145 on C311563, 

and Lot 48 on C31888 within Somerset Regional Council area. The total site area is approximately 

2,055.2 hectares, the footprint of the solar farm will cover an area of approximately 600 hectares. 

The PV panels will be mounted on a fixed tilt system, facing north at 30 degrees. The height of the 

panels  is  approximately  3.2 metres  above  ground  level,  a  height  of  3.5 metres was  used  in  the 

modelling to allow for any slight variation. 

1.1. Location 

The Project site is located to the south of the D’Aguilar Highway, approximately 11km west of Kilcoy, 

refer Figure 1. Harlin is located approximately 1.5km to the west to the Project site.  

 

Figure 1: Site Location Plan 

 

 

 

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2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY 

2.1. Scope of the Assessment 

The scope of this Glare Assessment includes the following: 

Description of the methodology used to undertake the study; 

Assessment of the baseline conditions; 

Description of the elements of the Project with the potential to  influence glare  including 

size, height, and angle of PV modules, and type of fixing; 

Identification of the viewshed and potential visibility of the Project; 

Desktop  mapping  of  potential  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  glare  on  sensitive  receptors  during operation of  the 

Project; and  

Recommended management and mitigation strategies. 

2.2. 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. 

2.3. Glare Intensity Categories 

Glare refers to the human experience of reflected light. 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. 1  

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. 

                                                                 1 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 Ranges2 

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 eye3.  

2.4. 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.4  

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  incident  is particularly 

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 

                                                                 2 Source: Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) Presentation (2013) https://share.sandia.gov/phlux/static/references/glint-glare/SGHAT_Ho.pdf 3 Sandia National Laboratory, SGHAT Technical Manual 4 Ho, C. 2013 Relieving a Glare Problem 

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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)) 

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 

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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.  

2.5. View shed Analysis 

The Digital Terrain Model (DTM) used in this study is based on a contour interval of 10 metres. The 

location of sensitive receptors (dwellings, roads, etc.) are located relative to the location of the solar 

farm and view lines between the two assessed taken  into consideration  intervening topography. 

The  desktop  viewshed  analysis  included  a  review  of  potential  screening  provided  by  existing 

vegetation based on aerial photography, a site assessment was not undertaken as part of the study. 

The viewshed analysis is used in conjunction with solar hazard assessment software to assess the 

potential for solar glare hazard.  

2.6. Solar Glare Hazard Analysis 

This assessment has utilised the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT 3.0) co‐developed by Sandi 

National Laboratory5 and ForgeSolar (Sim Industries) 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  software  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 3.2). 

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: 

The effect of shading in relation to the PV arrays 

Gaps between PV modules 

Atmospheric conditions 

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  for  all  proposed  solar  energy 

systems located at federally obligated airports. Used in conjunction with a viewshed analysis, the 

two tools represent a conservative assessment. 

                                                                 5 https://share.sandia.gov/phlux/static/references/glint‐glare/SGHAT_Technical_Reference‐v5.pdf  

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2.7. Risk Assessment Approach 

Once  the  potential  for  glare  has  been  identified  through  the  viewshed  analysis  and  SGHAT,  the 

potential magnitude  of  the  glare  hazard  is  considered  relative  to  background  conditions.  A  risk 

assessment approach  is  then used  to  identify  the potential  significance of  the  risk based on  the 

magnitude of the glare hazard generated, distance from the Project, existing vegetation, and the 

sensitivity of the receptors (viewers). 

3. 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. 

3.1. Baseline Conditions 

The baseline condition within the vicinity of the Project site is characterised by a rural landscape 

predominantly used for broad acre grazing. The landform is a flat to slightly undulating with low hills 

and ridges to the south. The sloping hills are interspersed with minor creeklines which generally flow 

west to join the Brisbane River. The majority of remnant vegetation has been cleared as a result of 

past agricultural practices, some areas of native vegetation remain on elevated ground and along 

road corridors.  

Existing dwellings in the area include rural and residential properties around Harlin, and scattered 

farming homesteads.  

Harlin State School is located approximately 1.5km to the west of the Project site. 

Constructed  elements  within  the  landscape  include  industrial  buildings  (around  Harlin),  rural 

buildings, residential dwellings, and infrastructure (highway, roads, and transmission lines). 

There are no significant existing features in the landscape with the potential to contribute to glare. 

3.2. 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 Somerset Dam 25 km from the Project site (the closest BOM records for cloud cover 

statistics) recorded 53.3 cloudy days per year (mean number over the period 1957 to 1970)6. Cloudy 

days  predominately  occur  during  the  summer months,  December  to March.  Since  atmospheric 

conditions have not been factored into this assessment modelling, statistically the glare potential 

represents a conservative assessment.   

                                                                 6 http://www.bom.gov.au/climate/averages/tables/cw_040189_All.shtml 

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4. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 

The general layout of the solar farm is as shown in Figure 5. 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. Whilst specific products are yet to be determined for the Project, the 

general technical properties of the main elements influencing glare are described below. 

4.1. PV modules 

Each PV panel comprises of approximately 72 polycrystalline silicon solar cells overlayed by a 3.2 to 

4.0  mm  tempered  glass  front.  The  PV  panels  are  held  in  an  anodised  aluminium  alloy  frame, 

alternatively they can be dual‐glass and frameless. The approximate dimensions for a typical solar 

array  are  7  metres  x  2  metres,  being  made  up  of  approximately  7  individual  solar  panels  of 

approximately  2  metres  x  1  metre.  Another  alternative  array  arrangement  is  9  solar  panels 

approximately 2.7 metres x 0.9 metres in size with an array size of 8.1 metres x 2.7 metres.  

4.2. Fixed tilt system 

This study assessed the potential glare  impacts of a  fixed tilt  system  in which the PV panels are 

supported by a frame at a fixed angle.  The zenith tilt angle of the panels was set at 30 degrees, that 

is, the panels are tilted to the north at 30 degrees where 0 degrees is parallel to the ground. The 

panels were assumed to face true north. The maximum height of the PV modules above natural 

ground is anticipated to be 3.2 metres, a height of 3.5 metres was used in the model to allow for 

any slight variation.  

 

 Photo 1. Example of a typical fixed tilt system 

 

 

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4.3. Solar Inverters, Control Room, and Storage Buildings 

The proposed solar  farm also  includes solar  inverters,  control/switch building,  storage buildings, 

battery storage, and perimeter fencing. These elements are not considered likely to influence glare 

as they generally comprise of non‐reflective surfaces typically found in the built environment. 

5. DESKTOP GLARE ASSESSMENT 

The aim of the desktop glare assessment is to identify if any sensitive receptors have the potential 

to be impacted by glare. The software modelling systems used in the desktop assessment include 

viewshed modelling to identify the location of sensitive receptors with line of sight to the solar farm, 

and the SGHAT to identify the potential and ocular significance of glare. 

5.1. Viewshed Analysis 

The results of the viewshed analysis are shown in Figure 6.  

Contour information (contours at 10 m intervals) was assessed and shows the Project site is located 

in a shallow valley between Kilcoy and the Brisbane River. Low hills to the north, east and south 

provide topographic screening from these directions.   

Solar Farms are characterised by their low horizontal profile. The major elements of a solar farm are 

the PV models, these are generally 3 to 4 metres above ground level. In this study a height of 3.5 

metres above ground level was used in the modelling. At distances greater than 1 km a 3 metre high 

horizontal object in the landscape becomes visually insignificant (perceived as a narrow line in the 

distance) when viewed across a flat plain. Since the topography to the north and west of the Project 

site is relatively flat, the Project has the potential of being visible within 1 km of the Project site, 

visually insignificant at distances greater than 1 km, and barely visible at 2 km from the Project site. 

28 Observations Points were assessed within the viewshed, refer Figure 6, these points are located 

at residential and rural dwellings, the School, and local businesses. One dwelling (OP27) is located 

within the Project site and whilst this location was assessed the sensitivity of the receptor may be 

reduced if the occupants are stakeholders in the Project.  

The  closest dwellings  to  the proposed development  are  located  to  the west  of  the Project  site. 

Potential glare impact was assessed for each dwelling within the viewshed. Potential glare impacts 

were also assessed from the D’Aguilar Highway and Brisbane Valley Highway, and other minor roads 

within the viewshed. 

The potential glare hazard impact for identified rural and residential dwellings, school, highways, 

and surrounding roads, has been assessed in Section 5.2. 

5.2. Solar Glare Hazard Analysis 

The parameters used in the SGHAT model are detailed in Table 1. 

 

 

 

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ISSUE DESCRIPTION DATE

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Table 1. Input data for SGHAT Analysis 

SGHAT Model Parameters  Values 

Time Zone  UTC +10 

Axis Tracking  Fixed (no rotation) 

Tilt of tracking axis  30 degrees 

Orientation  0 

Panel material  Smooth glass without anti‐reflective coating (ARC) 

Vary reflectivity with sun position?  Yes 

Correlate slope error with surface type?  Yes 

Slope error  6.55mrad 

Height of panels above ground  3.5 m 

 

The assessment outcomes for the SGHAT are summarised in Table 2, detailed reports are provided in 

Appendices A, B and C: 

Table 2. SGHAT Assessment Results. 

Sensitive Receptor   Glare Potential 

Observation Point 01 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 02 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 03 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 04 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 05 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 06 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 07 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 08 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 09 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 10 Rural Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 11 Rural Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 12 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 13 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 14 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 15 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 16 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 17 Hotel  No Glare 

Observation Point 18 School  No Glare 

Observation Point 19 Roadhouse  No Glare 

Observation Point 20 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 21 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 22 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 23 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 24 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

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Observation Point 25 Residential Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 26 Rural Dwelling  No Glare 

Observation Point 27 Rural Dwelling on Project site  Glare Potential 

Observation Point 28 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential 

Travel Path – D’Aguilar Highway  Glare Potential 

Travel Path – Brisbane Valley Highway  Glare Potential 

Travel Path – Holland Road  Glare Potential 

Travel Path – Kangaroo Creek Road  Glare Potential 

Travel Path – Turtle Creek Road  No Glare 

Travel Path – Foggs Road  No Glare 

Travel Path – Gaults Road  Glare Potential 

6. POTENTIAL IMPACTS 

6.1. Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) Results 

The SGHAT modelling found there is the potential for glare hazard to occur as a result of the 

Project. SGHAT modelling identified potentially affected rural dwellings and travel paths located to 

the north, east, and west of the Project. The glare hazard potential generally occurs in the early 

morning (when viewed from locations to the west) and late afternoon (when viewed from 

locations to the east) during summer months, refer Appendix A, B and C. SGHAT modelling is based 

on topography and does not take into consideration existing vegetation. An assessment of glare 

hazard risk taking into consideration mitigation factors, such as existing vegetation and distance 

from the site, is outlined in Table 3. 

Table 3. Glare potential risk assessment for fixed tilt system 

Sensitive Receptor  Glare Potential (based 

on topography) Mitigation factors  Distance  Risk 

OP01 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation may provide partial screening 

1.7km  Low 

OP02 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation around dwelling 

2.5km  Negligible 

OP03 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation may provide partial screening 

620m  Moderate 

OP04 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation may provide partial screening 

1.1km  Low 

OP05 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation may provide partial screening 

2.5km  Negligible 

OP06 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation around dwelling 

2.8km  Negligible 

OP07 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation around dwelling 

2.7km  Negligible 

OP08 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Sheds surrounding dwelling  2.7km  Negligible 

OP09 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation may provide partial screening 

1km  Low 

OP10 Rural Dwelling  No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

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OP11 Rural Dwelling  No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP12 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation around dwelling 

1.9km  Negligible 

OP13 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP14 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP15 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP16 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP17 Hotel  No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP18 School  No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP19 Roadhouse  No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP20 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP21 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP22 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP23 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP24 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP25 Residential Dwelling 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP26 Rural Dwelling  No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

OP27 Rural Dwelling on Project site 

Glare Potential (Yellow)  No vegetation  190m  High* 

OP28 Rural Dwelling  Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation screen  1.75km  Negligible 

Travel Path – D’Aguilar Highway 

Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation may provide partial screening 

500m  High 

Travel Path – Brisbane Valley Highway 

Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation and minor variations in topography may provide partial screening 

1.3km  Low 

Travel Path – Holland Road 

Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation may provide partial screening 

160m  High 

Travel Path – Kangaroo Creek Road 

Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation screen  650m  Negligible 

Travel Path – Turtle Creek Road 

No Glare  N/A  N/A  None 

Travel Path – Foggs Road 

No Glare   N/A  N/A  None 

Travel Path – Gaults Road 

Glare Potential (Yellow)  Existing vegetation screen  2.6km  Negligible 

Yellow = Glare with potential to cause temporary after‐image 

*Dwelling is within the Project site 

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7. MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION MEASURES 

The D’Aguilar Highway located along the Project site’s northern boundary is currently not fully 

screened by existing vegetation and glare hazard potential was identified along this travel path. 

The proposed solar farm is set back from the highway approximately 500 metres and this provides 

an opportunity for the establishment of an additional screen planting to mitigate the potential for 

glare hazard affecting travellers. A landscape screen along the Project site’s northern boundary 

should be of sufficient density to screen potential glare, a minimum height and width of 10 metres 

containing dense shrubs and tree planting is likely to provide the required screening. The 

landscape screen is only required along sections of the highway with line of sight to the solar farm. 

A landscape plan detailing the location of existing screening (embankments and existing 

vegetation) and the proposed location of new screen planting, is recommended.  

Holland Road and a dwelling off Holland Road (OP03) is currently not fully screened by existing 

vegetation and glare hazard potential was also identified along this travel path. Whilst there is 

some screening along the road verge, additional screen planting will mitigate potential glare 

impacts to travellers. The proposed vegetation planting should be of sufficient density to screen 

potential glare, a minimum height and width of 5 metres containing dense shrubs and tree 

planting, is likely to provide the screening required. Screen planting along the road corridor will 

also mitigate potential glare impacts on the adjoining dwelling (OP03). 

The existing dwelling to the west of the proposed solar farm and within the Project site (OP27) was 

identified as having the potential to be impacted by glare. There is currently no existing vegetation 

screen between the dwelling and the solar farm. Landscape screen planting should be established 

to provide mitigation to this dwelling if it is intended to continue as a place of residency after 

development of the Project. 

Mitigation recommendations include: 

Landscape screen planting between the Project site and the D’Aguilar Highway and Holland 

Road should be established prior to the operation of the Project to avoid impacts during the 

establishment period. 

Screen planting should be a combination of shrubs and trees of sufficient density to mitigate 

glare. 

The  landscape  screen  should  be  located  in  the  ‘gaps’  between  existing  visual  screening 

provided by embankments and existing vegetation. 

Vegetation management  and maintenance  will  be  require  for  the  life  of  the  Project  to 

ensure potential glare impacts are avoided. 

8. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

This assessment took into consideration the operation of the Solar Farm during daylight hours 

throughout the year (SGHAT modelling calculates the potential for glare at 1 minute intervals).  

SGHAT testing was undertaken for assumed sun energy intensity of 2000 W/m2, which is 2x the US 

Federal Aviation Administration modelling requirement standards.  

In summary, based on the assumptions and parameters of this desktop assessment, the following 

results were identified: 

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The SGHAT modelling identified glare hazard potential for 12 rural and residential dwellings 

within  the viewshed. Assessment of mitigating  factors  that may  reduce  the  likelihood of 

potential glare impacting these residencies identified the following: 

o 7 residential dwellings (OP2, OP5, OP6, OP7, OP8, OP12, and OP28) are considered 

likely  to have negligible  risk of glare  impact due  to distance  from the solar  farm 

(being greater than 1.5km) and the screening effect of existing vegetation. 

o 3 residential dwellings (OP1, OP4, and OP9,) are considered likely to have a low risk 

of glare risk due to distance from the solar farm (being greater than 1km) and the 

partial screening effect of existing vegetation. 

o 1 residential dwelling (OP3) is considered likely to have a moderate risk of glare due 

to  distance  from  the  solar  farm  (being  less  than  1km)  and  the  partial  screening 

effect  of  existing  vegetation.  Additional  screen  planting  along  the  Holland  Road 

corridor is recommended to mitigate this glare potential. 

o 1  residential dwelling  (OP27)  is  located within  the Project  site and  is  considered 

likely to have a high risk of glare as there is no vegetation between the dwelling and 

the solar panels and the dwelling  is  located  in close proximity to the solar panel 

area. Additional screen planting around this residency is recommended to mitigate 

this glare potential should the intent be to continue occupancy of the building after 

development of the Project. 

The SGHAT modelling identified glare hazard potential along the D’Aguilar Highway. Glare 

may impact travellers on the highway in the early morning and late afternoon during the 

summer months. Some existing vegetation and embankments provide partial screening to 

the Project. A landscape screen planting 10m high by 10m wide along the Project’s northern 

boundary  is  recommended  to  mitigate  the  potential  high  risk  of  glare  to  the  D’Aguilar 

Highway. 

The SGHAT modelling identified glare hazard potential along the Brisbane Valley Highway, 

however existing vegetation and low undulating hills between the highway and the Project 

are considered likely to substantially screen the Project. The potential glare hazard risk is 

therefore considered likely to be low.  

The  SGHAT modelling  identified  glare  hazard  potential  along  Holland  Road.  Due  to  the 

proximity of the Project site and limited vegetation along some sections of the road corridor, 

this glare hazard risk is considered likely to be high. A landscape screen planting 5m high by 

5m wide between the road and the Project is recommended to mitigate the potential high 

risk of glare. 

Other minor roads within the viewshed were identified as have none to negligible risk of 

potential glare impacting travellers. 

A  landscape  plan  detailing  the  location,  composition  and  density  of  screen  planting  is 

recommended. 

Landscape  screen  plantings  should  be  established  prior  to  the  operation  of  the  Project. 

Vegetation screens should be managed and maintained for the life of the Project in order 

to avoid the risk of glare impacting travellers along adjoining roads and highways. 

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APPENDIX A:  

SOLAR GLARE HAZARD ANALYSIS RESULTS ‐ OBSERVATION 

POINTS 

 

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FORGESOLAR GLARE ANALYSIS

Project: Kilcoy Solar Farm1500 MW fixed tilt system

Site configuration: Stage 1Analysis conducted by Sian Crawford ([email protected]) at 01:22 on 05 Apr, 2018.

U.S. FAA 2013 Policy Adherence

The following table summarizes the policy adherence of the glare analysis based on the 2013 U.S. Federal Aviation AdministrationInterim Policy 78 FR 63276. This policy requires the following criteria be met for solar energy systems on airport property:

• No "yellow" glare (potential for after-image) for any flight path from threshold to 2 miles• No glare of any kind for Air Traffic Control Tower(s) ("ATCT") at cab height.• Default analysis and observer characteristics (see list below)

ForgeSolar does not represent or speak officially for the FAA and cannot approve or deny projects. Results are informational only.

COMPONENT STATUS DESCRIPTION

Analysis parameters PASS Analysis time interval and eye characteristics used are acceptableFlight path(s) N/A No flight paths analyzedATCT(s) N/A No ATCT receptors designated

Default glare analysis and observer eye characteristics are as follows:

• Analysis time interval: 1 minute• Ocular transmission coefficient: 0.5• Pupil diameter: 0.002 meters• Eye focal length: 0.017 meters• Sun subtended angle: 9.3 milliradians

FAA Policy 78 FR 63276 can be read at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2013-24729

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Vertex Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Ground elevation (m) Height above ground (m) Total elevation (m)

1 -26.965409 152.369492 96.48 3.50 99.982 -26.963190 152.369320 97.70 3.50 101.203 -26.961412 152.372775 107.78 3.50 111.284 -26.958830 152.375457 100.79 3.50 104.295 -26.958179 152.380092 102.29 3.50 105.796 -26.955425 152.386658 111.22 3.50 114.727 -26.951791 152.388246 105.03 3.50 108.538 -26.946270 152.395498 108.66 3.50 112.169 -26.944460 152.406397 120.12 3.50 123.6210 -26.942012 152.410388 127.58 3.50 131.0811 -26.940864 152.415753 121.71 3.50 125.2112 -26.937459 152.420731 132.34 3.50 135.8413 -26.941285 152.428027 129.40 3.50 132.9014 -26.945110 152.428112 138.57 3.50 142.0715 -26.944728 152.431953 165.66 3.50 169.1616 -26.941820 152.435891 134.20 3.50 137.7017 -26.938454 152.431889 140.25 3.50 143.7518 -26.937688 152.433455 152.64 3.50 156.1419 -26.938186 152.442049 141.92 3.50 145.4220 -26.936426 152.446566 143.75 3.50 147.2521 -26.937535 152.454205 159.20 3.50 162.7022 -26.940137 152.455900 172.68 3.50 176.1823 -26.946143 152.456565 246.50 3.50 250.0024 -26.946162 152.454291 226.97 3.50 230.4725 -26.942461 152.449635 161.50 3.50 165.0026 -26.944589 152.447478 169.95 3.50 173.4527 -26.946074 152.445499 212.12 3.50 215.6228 -26.945722 152.441288 151.36 3.50 154.8629 -26.947444 152.439528 178.64 3.50 182.1430 -26.950179 152.442167 195.64 3.50 199.1431 -26.954033 152.442672 190.40 3.50 193.9032 -26.956572 152.440992 189.08 3.50 192.5833 -26.955088 152.429982 171.42 3.50 174.9234 -26.952815 152.428983 156.83 3.50 160.3335 -26.954674 152.423306 188.28 3.50 191.7836 -26.952723 152.421654 218.50 3.50 222.0037 -26.947100 152.420431 147.98 3.50 151.4838 -26.948171 152.414637 150.76 3.50 154.2639 -26.953947 152.414144 215.49 3.50 218.9940 -26.956405 152.411274 257.08 3.50 260.5841 -26.956453 152.406430 145.89 3.50 149.3942 -26.959293 152.407980 143.02 3.50 146.5243 -26.965308 152.407041 212.22 3.50 215.7244 -26.964285 152.397900 203.09 3.50 206.5945 -26.965710 152.389532 207.32 3.50 210.8246 -26.964964 152.383867 129.62 3.50 133.1247 -26.966570 152.379961 243.28 3.50 246.78

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Discrete Observation Receptors

Name ID Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Elevation (m) Height (m)

OP 1 1 -26.944233 152.372202 128.28 1.50OP 2 2 -26.942936 152.364262 111.92 1.50OP 3 3 -26.958008 152.366751 109.66 1.50OP 4 4 -26.954317 152.363211 126.67 1.50OP 5 5 -26.947983 152.352899 113.69 1.50OP 6 6 -26.936419 152.365243 111.87 1.50OP 7 7 -26.936859 152.367497 112.00 1.50OP 8 8 -26.938341 152.351960 120.68 1.50OP 9 9 -26.964028 152.358565 108.54 1.50OP 10 10 -26.967547 152.361215 106.61 1.50OP 11 11 -26.969629 152.366247 103.15 1.50OP 12 12 -26.964966 152.349183 119.47 1.50OP 13 13 -26.969030 152.354429 104.55 1.50OP 14 14 -26.972529 152.359649 104.80 1.50OP 15 15 -26.973102 152.361076 106.32 1.50OP 16 16 -26.973380 152.362192 104.71 1.50OP 17 17 -26.974231 152.358834 107.69 1.50OP 18 18 -26.974106 152.357289 113.11 1.50OP 19 19 -26.974682 152.359424 105.04 1.50OP 20 20 -26.975026 152.359628 103.73 1.50OP 21 21 -26.975207 152.359746 102.83 1.50OP 22 22 -26.975408 152.359907 102.98 1.50OP 23 23 -26.975552 152.360143 102.44 1.50OP 24 24 -26.975705 152.360282 102.36 1.50OP 25 25 -26.975877 152.360508 101.70 1.50OP 26 26 -26.975360 152.366440 105.30 1.50OP 27 27 -26.939394 152.458032 177.07 1.50OP 28 28 -26.932939 152.472212 201.51 1.50

GLARE ANALYSIS RESULTS

Summary of Glare

PV Array Name Tilt Orient "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy

(°) (°) min min kWhKilcoy SF 30.0 0.0 0 53,295 -

Total annual glare received by each receptor

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Receptor Annual Green Glare (min) Annual Yellow Glare (min)

1 0 56152 0 47323 0 58514 0 56465 0 46326 0 46547 0 46958 0 44009 0 91710 0 011 0 012 0 40313 0 014 0 015 0 016 0 017 0 018 0 019 0 020 0 021 0 022 0 023 0 024 0 025 0 026 0 027 0 845228 0 3298

Results for: Kilcoy SF

Receptor Green Glare (min) Yellow Glare (min)

OP 1 0 5615OP 2 0 4732OP 3 0 5851OP 4 0 5646OP 5 0 4632OP 6 0 4654OP 7 0 4695OP 8 0 4400

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Receptor Green Glare (min) Yellow Glare (min)

OP 9 0 917OP 10 0 0OP 11 0 0OP 12 0 403OP 13 0 0OP 14 0 0OP 15 0 0OP 16 0 0OP 17 0 0OP 18 0 0OP 19 0 0OP 20 0 0OP 21 0 0OP 22 0 0OP 23 0 0OP 24 0 0OP 25 0 0OP 26 0 0OP 27 0 8452OP 28 0 3298

Point Receptor: OP 1

5615 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 2

4732 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 3

5851 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 4

5646 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 5

4632 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 6

4654 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 7

4695 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 8

4400 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 9

917 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 10

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 11

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 12

403 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 13

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 14

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 15

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 16

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 17

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 18

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 19

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 20

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 21

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 22

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 23

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 24

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 25

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 26

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 27

8452 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 28

3298 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Assumptions

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"Green" glare is glare with low potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. "Yellow" glare is glare with potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. 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 andgeographic obstructions. The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blinkresponse time. Actual values may differ. Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid based on aggregated research data. Actualocular impact outcomes encompass a continuous, not discrete, spectrum.

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REF NO. 18001    SUNSHINE ENERGY SOLAR FARM 

GLARE ASSESSMENT  

 

PAGE 15 

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHOS 

 

APPENDIX B:  

SOLAR GLARE HAZARD ANALYSIS RESULTS – D’AGUILAR 

HIGHWAY 

 

   

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FORGESOLAR GLARE ANALYSIS

Project: Kilcoy Solar Farm1500 MW fixed tilt system

Site configuration: HighwayAnalysis conducted by Sian Crawford ([email protected]) at 02:12 on 05 Apr, 2018.

U.S. FAA 2013 Policy Adherence

The following table summarizes the policy adherence of the glare analysis based on the 2013 U.S. Federal Aviation AdministrationInterim Policy 78 FR 63276. This policy requires the following criteria be met for solar energy systems on airport property:

• No "yellow" glare (potential for after-image) for any flight path from threshold to 2 miles• No glare of any kind for Air Traffic Control Tower(s) ("ATCT") at cab height.• Default analysis and observer characteristics (see list below)

ForgeSolar does not represent or speak officially for the FAA and cannot approve or deny projects. Results are informational only.

COMPONENT STATUS DESCRIPTION

Analysis parameters PASS Analysis time interval and eye characteristics used are acceptableFlight path(s) N/A No flight paths analyzedATCT(s) N/A No ATCT receptors designated

Default glare analysis and observer eye characteristics are as follows:

• Analysis time interval: 1 minute• Ocular transmission coefficient: 0.5• Pupil diameter: 0.002 meters• Eye focal length: 0.017 meters• Sun subtended angle: 9.3 milliradians

FAA Policy 78 FR 63276 can be read at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2013-24729

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Vertex Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Ground elevation (m) Height above ground (m) Total elevation (m)

1 -26.965409 152.369492 96.48 3.50 99.982 -26.963190 152.369320 97.70 3.50 101.203 -26.961412 152.372775 107.78 3.50 111.284 -26.958830 152.375457 100.79 3.50 104.295 -26.958179 152.380092 102.29 3.50 105.796 -26.955425 152.386658 111.22 3.50 114.727 -26.951791 152.388246 105.03 3.50 108.538 -26.946270 152.395498 108.66 3.50 112.169 -26.944460 152.406397 120.12 3.50 123.6210 -26.942012 152.410388 127.58 3.50 131.0811 -26.940864 152.415753 121.71 3.50 125.2112 -26.937459 152.420731 132.34 3.50 135.8413 -26.941285 152.428027 129.40 3.50 132.9014 -26.945110 152.428112 138.57 3.50 142.0715 -26.944728 152.431953 165.66 3.50 169.1616 -26.941820 152.435891 134.20 3.50 137.7017 -26.938454 152.431889 140.25 3.50 143.7518 -26.937688 152.433455 152.64 3.50 156.1419 -26.938186 152.442049 141.92 3.50 145.4220 -26.936426 152.446566 143.75 3.50 147.2521 -26.937535 152.454205 159.20 3.50 162.7022 -26.940137 152.455900 172.68 3.50 176.1823 -26.946143 152.456565 246.50 3.50 250.0024 -26.946162 152.454291 226.97 3.50 230.4725 -26.942461 152.449635 161.50 3.50 165.0026 -26.944589 152.447478 169.95 3.50 173.4527 -26.946074 152.445499 212.12 3.50 215.6228 -26.945722 152.441288 151.36 3.50 154.8629 -26.947444 152.439528 178.64 3.50 182.1430 -26.950179 152.442167 195.64 3.50 199.1431 -26.954033 152.442672 190.40 3.50 193.9032 -26.956572 152.440992 189.08 3.50 192.5833 -26.955088 152.429982 171.42 3.50 174.9234 -26.952815 152.428983 156.83 3.50 160.3335 -26.954674 152.423306 188.28 3.50 191.7836 -26.952723 152.421654 218.50 3.50 222.0037 -26.947100 152.420431 147.98 3.50 151.4838 -26.948171 152.414637 150.76 3.50 154.2639 -26.953947 152.414144 215.49 3.50 218.9940 -26.956405 152.411274 257.08 3.50 260.5841 -26.956453 152.406430 145.89 3.50 149.3942 -26.959293 152.407980 143.02 3.50 146.5243 -26.965308 152.407041 212.22 3.50 215.7244 -26.964285 152.397900 203.09 3.50 206.5945 -26.965710 152.389532 207.32 3.50 210.8246 -26.964964 152.383867 129.62 3.50 133.1247 -26.966570 152.379961 243.28 3.50 246.78

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Discrete Observation Receptors

Name ID Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Elevation (m) Height (m)

OP 1 1 -26.944206 152.355443 107.80 1.50OP 2 2 -26.944579 152.363436 106.80 1.50OP 3 3 -26.947582 152.371021 129.47 1.50OP 4 4 -26.948414 152.376739 117.09 1.50OP 5 5 -26.947754 152.383284 115.99 1.50OP 6 6 -26.946233 152.386299 115.04 1.50OP 7 7 -26.944206 152.389560 110.48 1.50OP 8 8 -26.942331 152.392564 121.45 1.50OP 9 9 -26.941537 152.395772 131.22 1.50OP 10 10 -26.941288 152.399881 122.67 1.50OP 11 11 -26.940380 152.403122 117.39 1.50OP 12 12 -26.939366 152.406276 117.64 1.50OP 13 13 -26.938256 152.409119 118.18 1.50OP 14 14 -26.937912 152.412112 125.50 1.50OP 15 15 -26.936171 152.414451 122.41 1.50OP 16 16 -26.934239 152.416318 124.51 1.50OP 17 17 -26.933216 152.418153 122.66 1.50OP 18 18 -26.932833 152.420781 129.61 1.50OP 19 19 -26.933617 152.423614 127.33 1.50OP 20 20 -26.934727 152.427540 134.93 1.50OP 21 21 -26.933761 152.431199 139.88 1.50OP 22 22 -26.933388 152.435061 150.84 1.50OP 23 23 -26.933426 152.439170 169.56 1.50OP 24 24 -26.932690 152.443398 182.26 1.50OP 25 25 -26.931934 152.446509 175.04 1.50OP 26 26 -26.932451 152.450114 159.43 1.50OP 27 27 -26.933149 152.453365 149.23 1.50OP 28 28 -26.933981 152.456852 151.75 1.50OP 29 29 -26.935263 152.459684 162.61 1.50OP 30 30 -26.936037 152.462838 159.65 1.50OP 31 31 -26.935517 152.465520 161.52 1.50OP 32 32 -26.934283 152.467419 164.99 1.50OP 33 33 -26.932083 152.469532 175.29 1.50OP 34 34 -26.930151 152.470916 171.76 1.50

GLARE ANALYSIS RESULTS

Summary of Glare

PV Array Name Tilt Orient "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy

(°) (°) min min kWhKilcoy SF 30.0 0.0 0 194,581 -

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Total annual glare received by each receptor

Receptor Annual Green Glare (min) Annual Yellow Glare (min)

1 0 44532 0 45903 0 55874 0 58045 0 74716 0 80727 0 77378 0 72909 0 760210 0 740811 0 748812 0 774513 0 732714 0 1008515 0 829916 0 398017 0 386718 0 466119 0 543020 0 935421 0 751822 0 766623 0 875824 0 628725 0 356926 0 319127 0 293628 0 316429 0 392530 0 300031 0 261032 0 262633 0 262534 0 2456

Results for: Kilcoy SF

Receptor Green Glare (min) Yellow Glare (min)

OP 1 0 4453

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Receptor Green Glare (min) Yellow Glare (min)

OP 2 0 4590OP 3 0 5587OP 4 0 5804OP 5 0 7471OP 6 0 8072OP 7 0 7737OP 8 0 7290OP 9 0 7602OP 10 0 7408OP 11 0 7488OP 12 0 7745OP 13 0 7327OP 14 0 10085OP 15 0 8299OP 16 0 3980OP 17 0 3867OP 18 0 4661OP 19 0 5430OP 20 0 9354OP 21 0 7518OP 22 0 7666OP 23 0 8758OP 24 0 6287OP 25 0 3569OP 26 0 3191OP 27 0 2936OP 28 0 3164OP 29 0 3925OP 30 0 3000OP 31 0 2610OP 32 0 2626OP 33 0 2625OP 34 0 2456

Point Receptor: OP 1

4453 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 2

4590 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 3

5587 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 4

5804 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 5

7471 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 6

8072 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 7

7737 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 8

7290 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 9

7602 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 10

7408 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 11

7488 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 12

7745 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 13

7327 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 14

10085 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 15

8299 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 16

3980 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 17

3867 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 18

4661 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 19

5430 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 20

9354 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 21

7518 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 22

7666 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 23

8758 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 24

6287 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 25

3569 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 26

3191 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 27

2936 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 28

3164 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 29

3925 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 30

3000 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 31

2610 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 32

2626 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 33

2625 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 34

2456 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Assumptions

2015-2017 © Sims Industries, All Rights Reserved.

"Green" glare is glare with low potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. "Yellow" glare is glare with potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. 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 andgeographic obstructions. The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blinkresponse time. Actual values may differ. Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid based on aggregated research data. Actualocular impact outcomes encompass a continuous, not discrete, spectrum.

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REF NO. 18001    SUNSHINE ENERGY SOLAR FARM 

GLARE ASSESSMENT  

 

PAGE 16 

ENVIRONMENTAL ETHOS 

APPENDIX C:  

SOLAR GLARE HAZARD ANALYSIS – BRISBANE VALLEY 

HIGHWAY AND MINOR ROADS  

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FORGESOLAR GLARE ANALYSIS

Project: Kilcoy Solar Farm1500 MW fixed tilt system

Site configuration: RoadsAnalysis conducted by Sian Crawford ([email protected]) at 04:22 on 05 Apr, 2018.

U.S. FAA 2013 Policy Adherence

The following table summarizes the policy adherence of the glare analysis based on the 2013 U.S. Federal Aviation AdministrationInterim Policy 78 FR 63276. This policy requires the following criteria be met for solar energy systems on airport property:

• No "yellow" glare (potential for after-image) for any flight path from threshold to 2 miles• No glare of any kind for Air Traffic Control Tower(s) ("ATCT") at cab height.• Default analysis and observer characteristics (see list below)

ForgeSolar does not represent or speak officially for the FAA and cannot approve or deny projects. Results are informational only.

COMPONENT STATUS DESCRIPTION

Analysis parameters PASS Analysis time interval and eye characteristics used are acceptableFlight path(s) N/A No flight paths analyzedATCT(s) N/A No ATCT receptors designated

Default glare analysis and observer eye characteristics are as follows:

• Analysis time interval: 1 minute• Ocular transmission coefficient: 0.5• Pupil diameter: 0.002 meters• Eye focal length: 0.017 meters• Sun subtended angle: 9.3 milliradians

FAA Policy 78 FR 63276 can be read at https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2013-24729

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Vertex Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Ground elevation (m) Height above ground (m) Total elevation (m)

1 -26.965409 152.369492 96.48 3.50 99.982 -26.963190 152.369320 97.70 3.50 101.203 -26.961412 152.372775 107.78 3.50 111.284 -26.958830 152.375457 100.79 3.50 104.295 -26.958179 152.380092 102.29 3.50 105.796 -26.955425 152.386658 111.22 3.50 114.727 -26.951791 152.388246 105.03 3.50 108.538 -26.946270 152.395498 108.66 3.50 112.169 -26.944460 152.406397 120.12 3.50 123.6210 -26.942012 152.410388 127.58 3.50 131.0811 -26.940864 152.415753 121.71 3.50 125.2112 -26.937459 152.420731 132.34 3.50 135.8413 -26.941285 152.428027 129.40 3.50 132.9014 -26.945110 152.428112 138.57 3.50 142.0715 -26.944728 152.431953 165.66 3.50 169.1616 -26.941820 152.435891 134.20 3.50 137.7017 -26.938454 152.431889 140.25 3.50 143.7518 -26.937688 152.433455 152.64 3.50 156.1419 -26.938186 152.442049 141.92 3.50 145.4220 -26.936426 152.446566 143.75 3.50 147.2521 -26.937535 152.454205 159.20 3.50 162.7022 -26.940137 152.455900 172.68 3.50 176.1823 -26.946143 152.456565 246.50 3.50 250.0024 -26.946162 152.454291 226.97 3.50 230.4725 -26.942461 152.449635 161.50 3.50 165.0026 -26.944589 152.447478 169.95 3.50 173.4527 -26.946074 152.445499 212.12 3.50 215.6228 -26.945722 152.441288 151.36 3.50 154.8629 -26.947444 152.439528 178.64 3.50 182.1430 -26.950179 152.442167 195.64 3.50 199.1431 -26.954033 152.442672 190.40 3.50 193.9032 -26.956572 152.440992 189.08 3.50 192.5833 -26.955088 152.429982 171.42 3.50 174.9234 -26.952815 152.428983 156.83 3.50 160.3335 -26.954674 152.423306 188.28 3.50 191.7836 -26.952723 152.421654 218.50 3.50 222.0037 -26.947100 152.420431 147.98 3.50 151.4838 -26.948171 152.414637 150.76 3.50 154.2639 -26.953947 152.414144 215.49 3.50 218.9940 -26.956405 152.411274 257.08 3.50 260.5841 -26.956453 152.406430 145.89 3.50 149.3942 -26.959293 152.407980 143.02 3.50 146.5243 -26.965308 152.407041 212.22 3.50 215.7244 -26.964285 152.397900 203.09 3.50 206.5945 -26.965710 152.389532 207.32 3.50 210.8246 -26.964964 152.383867 129.62 3.50 133.1247 -26.966570 152.379961 243.28 3.50 246.78

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Discrete Observation Receptors

Name ID Latitude (°) Longitude (°) Elevation (m) Height (m)

OP 1 1 -26.946747 152.356350 105.00 1.50OP 2 2 -26.949559 152.357283 105.17 1.50OP 3 3 -26.951835 152.357283 104.80 1.50OP 4 4 -26.954912 152.356457 104.04 1.50OP 5 5 -26.960143 152.355213 100.93 1.50OP 6 6 -26.964953 152.354108 100.62 1.50OP 7 7 -26.969438 152.353485 107.42 1.50OP 8 8 -26.971867 152.354987 121.04 1.50OP 9 9 -26.978483 152.361360 101.84 1.50OP 10 10 -26.982824 152.359794 103.60 1.50OP 11 11 -26.948589 152.383386 115.00 1.50OP 12 12 -26.950856 152.382903 113.09 1.50OP 13 13 -26.953199 152.381487 103.59 1.50OP 14 14 -26.955456 152.379481 106.43 1.50OP 15 15 -26.956537 152.374577 100.34 1.50OP 16 16 -26.957541 152.370243 100.48 1.50OP 17 17 -26.958554 152.365812 110.25 1.50OP 18 18 -26.959300 152.362776 111.05 1.50OP 19 19 -26.959998 152.359935 110.22 1.50OP 20 20 -26.945503 152.383549 117.17 1.50OP 21 21 -26.940855 152.384343 124.87 1.50OP 22 22 -26.936857 152.385008 135.20 1.50OP 23 23 -26.933222 152.385631 131.63 1.50OP 24 24 -26.968069 152.351191 101.60 1.50OP 25 25 -26.967534 152.346556 124.46 1.50OP 26 26 -26.969389 152.343080 111.22 1.50OP 27 27 -26.972114 152.340312 109.27 1.50OP 28 28 -26.973424 152.335420 102.72 1.50OP 29 29 -26.975375 152.354195 101.69 1.50OP 30 30 -26.976522 152.352049 103.43 1.50OP 31 31 -26.979811 152.350247 118.32 1.50OP 32 32 -26.943450 152.353118 106.92 1.50OP 33 33 -26.941154 152.350136 112.84 1.50OP 34 34 -26.938801 152.346735 119.93 1.50

GLARE ANALYSIS RESULTS

Summary of Glare

PV Array Name Tilt Orient "Green" Glare "Yellow" Glare Energy

(°) (°) min min kWhKilcoy SF 30.0 0.0 0 113,373 -

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Total annual glare received by each receptor

Receptor Annual Green Glare (min) Annual Yellow Glare (min)

1 0 44412 0 44943 0 45424 0 45335 0 24066 0 3297 0 08 0 09 0 010 0 011 0 776312 0 788513 0 589414 0 661815 0 560616 0 581217 0 581518 0 553919 0 499120 0 692021 0 611822 0 550423 0 478324 0 025 0 626 0 027 0 028 0 029 0 030 0 031 0 032 0 442033 0 445634 0 4498

Results for: Kilcoy SF

Receptor Green Glare (min) Yellow Glare (min)

OP 1 0 4441

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Receptor Green Glare (min) Yellow Glare (min)

OP 2 0 4494OP 3 0 4542OP 4 0 4533OP 5 0 2406OP 6 0 329OP 7 0 0OP 8 0 0OP 9 0 0OP 10 0 0OP 11 0 7763OP 12 0 7885OP 13 0 5894OP 14 0 6618OP 15 0 5606OP 16 0 5812OP 17 0 5815OP 18 0 5539OP 19 0 4991OP 20 0 6920OP 21 0 6118OP 22 0 5504OP 23 0 4783OP 24 0 0OP 25 0 6OP 26 0 0OP 27 0 0OP 28 0 0OP 29 0 0OP 30 0 0OP 31 0 0OP 32 0 4420OP 33 0 4456OP 34 0 4498

Point Receptor: OP 1

4441 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 2

4494 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 3

4542 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 4

4533 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 5

2406 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 6

329 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 7

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 8

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 9

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 10

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 11

7763 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 12

7885 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 13

5894 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 14

6618 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 15

5606 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 16

5812 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 17

5815 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 18

5539 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 19

4991 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 20

6920 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 21

6118 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 22

5504 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 23

4783 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 24

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 25

6 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 26

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 27

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 28

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 29

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 30

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 31

0 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 32

4420 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Point Receptor: OP 33

4456 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

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Point Receptor: OP 34

4498 minutes of yellow glare 0 minutes of green glare

Assumptions

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"Green" glare is glare with low potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. "Yellow" glare is glare with potential to cause an after-image (flash blindness) when observed prior to a typical blink response time. 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 andgeographic obstructions. The glare hazard determination relies on several approximations including observer eye characteristics, angle of view, and typical blinkresponse time. Actual values may differ. Hazard zone boundaries shown in the Glare Hazard plot are an approximation and visual aid based on aggregated research data. Actualocular impact outcomes encompass a continuous, not discrete, spectrum.


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