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Old 22nd May 2014, 03:47
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The other question simply being how much it would cost to take out a swathe of them - which would happen from time to time especially if the mounts are frangible. Hundreds of thousands? I would suspect they need to be quite firmly mounted to deal with strong winds.
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Old 22nd May 2014, 08:03
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There are apparently concerns about dazzling pilots.

Personally I would expect that solar panels "should" not dazzle, as efficient panels should be absorbing the energy rather than reflecting it, but I'm given to understand that it's a real concern.
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Old 24th May 2014, 17:43
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I guess anything glossy and flat may cast a specular reflection that is likely to be very directional and may well dazzle.

Trees should be black, but aren't.
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There are apparently concerns about dazzling pilots.
I am one and would thank you for the compliment
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Trees should be black, but aren't.
Good point. And they've had longer to get it right than we have.
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