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Glint & Glare

# Solar Glint & Glare Assessments South Africa — CAA-Compliant Reports 

If your solar project is near an airport, helipad or active aviation corridor, a glint and glare assessment is mandatory CAA compliance — not optional. SOLINK has completed 100+ certified assessments.

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What it is

## What is a glint & glare assessment?

A glint and glare assessment analyses the potential reflective impact of a solar PV installation on pilots, air traffic control and nearby aviation operations. The assessment models sun angles, panel orientation and reflection trajectories to determine whether the installation poses a risk — and if so, what mitigation is required to secure regulatory approval.

**When it's required:** whenever a solar project is located within or near the operational area of any South African airport, helipad or aviation navigation facility. SOLINK advises on applicability early in development — before design is finalised — to avoid costly rework.

[Request an assessment](mailto:glare@solink.co.za?subject=Glint%20%26%20Glare%20Assessment%20Enquiry)

![Solar panel reflection modelling for aviation glint and glare assessment](/__l5e/assets-v1/dbf2eb43-31cb-4070-ab36-2fe9c9097d8c/glint-and-glare.jpg)

Our process

## SOLINK's glint and glare assessment process

100+ assessments completed across South Africa, with all reports prepared to CAA submission standards.

1.  STEP 01
    
    ### Site & Installation Modelling
    
    We model the proposed solar installation — panel tilt, azimuth and array layout — against sun angle data and the locations of nearby aviation operations to determine glare zones and affected sightlines.
    
2.  STEP 02
    
    ### Impact Analysis & Reporting
    
    We produce a comprehensive glint and glare report detailing the assessment methodology, findings and — where required — recommended mitigation measures. All reports are prepared to CAA submission standard.
    
3.  STEP 03
    
    ### Regulatory Submission Support
    
    Where mitigation measures are required, we document the proposed interventions and support submission to the relevant aviation authority — keeping your project timeline on track.
    

![CAA-compliant glint and glare assessment report](/__l5e/assets-v1/fdb87caa-9140-4aa8-920c-158b067aca49/SOLINK-Website-Headers.jpg)

Pricing & turnaround

## Per-project pricing, fast turnaround

Glint and glare assessments are priced per project based on site complexity and proximity to aviation operations. Most assessments are completed within 10–15 business days of receiving the required project information.

Contact [glare@solink.co.za](mailto:glare@solink.co.za) for a custom quote.

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Contact us with your site details and proposed installation — we'll prepare a quote within 1–2 business days.

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