According to online sleuths, the artefact found in Google’s satellite images could be a flare caused by a glass roof or solar panel reflecting sunlight.
One person on Stack Exchange said: “I think many of these artefacts might be caused by solar energy collection mechanisms. Even photovoltaic cells reflect some sunlight.
“I say that because I’ve noticed that when one of these artefacts is present it’s likely there’s more in the vicinity.”
These flares were also investigated eight years ago on an NPR segment in the US.
Host Renee Montagne said: “Well ... Read even more
