FAA- & EASA-Compliant Analysis

Solar Glare Analysis

Quickly determine whether your photovoltaic solar array will generate hazardous glare. Analyze any site in the world in seconds with ForgeSolar Glare Analysis.

Comprehensive Analysis Results

Get detailed charts and reports showing annual glare duration and ocular impact for every minute of potential glare

Sample glare occurrence plot

Annual glare duration chart

Sample hazard plot

Ocular impact assessment

Built on Award-Winning Technology

ForgeSolar uses the Solar Glare Hazard Analysis Tool (SGHAT) technology developed by Sandia National Laboratories. No other tool uses the comprehensive SGHAT algorithms for analyzing entire flight paths and discrete receptor points.

ForgeSolar is operated in part by Cianan Sims, who co-invented SGHAT and provides technical support and assistance to users on a daily basis.

R&D 100 Award Winner

Recognized technology breakthrough

Sandia National Labs Licensed
  • Peer-reviewed methodology
  • FAA-accepted for aviation analysis
  • Used by government agencies worldwide
  • Continuously updated algorithms

Powerful Features

Capabilities not found in any other glare analysis tool

Tailored Aviation Receptors

Analyze approach paths, custom flight tracks, and Air Traffic Control Towers to satisy policy requirements throughout the world.

Vertical Surfaces

Go beyond PV arrays - model glass buildings, billboards, and other potential glare generators.

Data Persistence

Save and load site configurations and results from any computer - no more re-running analyses!

Improved Algorithms

New, updated algorithms provide repeatable, rigorous results you can trust.

Surface Routes

Model roads, rail corridors, and helicopter flight tracks with continuous route analysis.

Policy-Specific Reports

Generate professional PDF reports formatted for FAA, EU, and other regulatory submissions.

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