About ForgeSolar
The team that invented solar glare analysis - now making it accessible to everyone who needs it.
Our Story
ForgeSolar was founded by the team that co-invented the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) with Sandia National Laboratories. Our work began when aviation authorities needed a scientifically rigorous method to assess whether solar installations posed risks to pilots and air traffic controllers.
The SGHAT methodology earned the prestigious R&D 100 Award - often called the "Oscar of Innovation" - recognizing it as one of the year's most significant technological breakthroughs. Today, this methodology is the FAA-accepted standard for solar glare analysis in aviation applications.
We created ForgeSolar to make this technology accessible to the broader solar industry. Whether you're developing a utility-scale project near an airport or installing rooftop panels in a residential neighborhood, you deserve access to the same rigorous analysis tools that satisfy the world's strictest regulators.
Recognition & Credentials
R&D 100 Award
SGHAT methodology recognized as one of the year's top 100 technology breakthroughs
Sandia Partnership
Co-developed with Sandia National Laboratories under DOE funding
FAA Accepted
SGHAT methodology specified in FAA interim policy for airport glare analysis
What We Offer
GlareGauge Analysis
Self-service glare analysis tool using FAA-accepted SGHAT methodology. Generate compliant reports for any project type.
GlaReduce Optimization
Automatically optimize your PV design to maximize energy production while eliminating glare hazards.
Professional Reviews
Expert analysis and review services for complex projects or those requiring additional documentation.
Expert Support
Direct access to the people who invented solar glare analysis. We help users with their projects every day.
Our Commitment
Scientific Rigor
We don't take shortcuts. Our tools use physically-accurate models validated against real-world measurements.
Continuous Improvement
We're constantly improving our tools based on the latest research and feedback from users like you.
Real Support
When you contact us, you get answers from actual experts who understand your challenges.
By the Numbers
Years of Development
Countries Using ForgeSolar
Projects Analyzed
FAA Methodology Compliance
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