Glare and Visibility Impact Analysis
Seeing What Others Might Miss
Approved ForgeSolar® Glare Analysis Consultant
Glare and Visibility Assessments
GHG Engineering delivers third-party glare and visibility assessments that meet today’s siting and permitting demands. We model line-of-sight, terrain, and landscape screening using ArcGIS Pro, web GIS, and open tools—capturing impacts on homes, roads, and scenic areas. With over 100 completed analyses, we can help solar and T&D developers minimize risk and meet review expectations effectively.
Integrated Visibility Solutions
Our visibility analysis tools, developed in ArcGIS Pro and Web GIS, identify sightlines, screening gaps, and risk zones across terrain and infrastructure. These tools support design refinements, stakeholder engagement, and environmental risk management, especially in remote or high-visibility locations
Learn how our glare and visibility insights support better siting decisions →
- Sunlight reflection occurs when light waves bounce off the surface of a solar panel and are redirected. Panel tilt and orientation define the module configuration of an array (Image used with ForgeSolar’s permission).
- Using high-resolution DEMs and hillshade, we place rail lines directly into the terrain to show how slopes, ridges, and valleys affect visibility and routing. This creates a clear, intuitive view of where topography increases exposure or provides natural screening, supporting smarter planning and permitting decisions.
- This 3D visualization integrates terrain, panel layout, and surrounding land features to show how a proposed solar project fits within the existing landscape. It helps reviewers and stakeholders quickly understand site design, screening, and potential visual interactions before construction begins.
- Aerial map depicting the project site in relation to nearby airports and approach paths, highlighting key glare, visibility, and airspace safety factors.
- This aerial map uses ForgeSolar software to define the project boundary and model glare exposure across surrounding receptors. It provides a clear, defensible basis for evaluating potential glare impacts and supporting permitting review.