Frequently asked questions
Do I need a consultant's noise or grid study before I can start screening BESS sites?
No. Preliminary noise modeling and grid feasibility checks run inside Glint Solar during site screening. You find out whether a site holds acoustically and commercially before any external consultants are engaged or land is secured.
How does BESS site screening differ from PV in Glint Solar?
BESS sites have specific constraints PV screening doesn't cover: substation proximity, acoustic impact on nearby receivers, and storage configuration viability. Glint Solar applies BESS-specific filters for parcel viability, grid connection distance, and noise propagation, so you shortlist on the criteria that determine whether a BESS site is viable. The BESS development guide covers the full site selection process.
Can I analyse PV and BESS on the same site?
Yes. The hybrid analysis lets you simulate PV, BESS, and hybrid configurations side by side, comparing capacity, yield, and revenue using arbitrage pricing across 18 markets. The simulation runs on your actual site design and grid connection. You're not reconciling two separate tools' assumptions.
What happens when a site fails a noise or grid check?
You find out during design, when the fix is a layout change. The preliminary noise model gives you enough signal to decide whether to proceed, adjust the design, or move on, before permit applications or community consultations are involved.
How does the output feed into finance or permitting?
The platform generates reports that package capacity figures, maps, 3D renders, and noise propagation results in one document. It sits upstream of formal studies, but it's enough to support landowner conversations and investor presentations without external agencies.