Mai Liao Wind Turbine Fire: Taipower to Inspect All 75 Similar Units Within One Month
Following a fire at Taipower's Mai Liao wind farm in Yunlin on May 31, the Ministry of Economic Affairs ordered a comprehensive inspection of aging wind turbines. Taipower stated that there are 75 similar operational units (Vestas model, 2MW each) in northern and central Taiwan, aged 15-20 years. They plan to complete inspections of all units within one month and form an expert panel to investigate the fire's cause.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Xie Yixuan, Taipei, 3rd) A fire broke out at Taipower's Mai Liao wind turbine in Yunlin on May 31, prompting the Ministry of Economic Affairs to order a comprehensive inspection of all aging units. Taipower stated that there are currently 75 similar operational wind turbines, located in northern and central Taiwan, all aged between 15 and 20 years. The company plans to complete inspection work on all units of this model within one month and will form an expert panel to investigate the cause of the fire.
The fire at Taipower's Mai Liao Wind Farm Unit 17 occurred around noon on May 31. The Ministry of Economic Affairs demanded a comprehensive inspection of all wind turbines that have been in operation for over 15 years and also called for enhanced high-altitude firefighting capabilities. According to previous explanations from the Energy Administration, the Unit 17 that caught fire is part of the Mai Liao wind farm in Yunlin, which began commercial operation on May 27, 2010. The turbine is a Vestas model with a single-unit capacity of 2MW.
Regarding the number and distribution of the same model across Taiwan, Taipower responded to a CNA inquiry, explaining that there are 75 similar turbines in total, distributed in northern and central regions, primarily in the central area. Their service life ranges from 15 to 20 years. In addition to existing routine inspection procedures, Taipower has planned to complete inspection work on all units of this model within one month to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
Regarding the investigation into the cause of the fire, Taipower stated that it is currently forming an expert panel to investigate. The company will review and make improvements based on the investigation results. It is also simultaneously evaluating accident prevention and control measures for all older wind turbines. (Editor: Pan Yijing) 1150603
The fire at Taipower's Mai Liao Wind Farm Unit 17 occurred around noon on May 31. The Ministry of Economic Affairs demanded a comprehensive inspection of all wind turbines that have been in operation for over 15 years and also called for enhanced high-altitude firefighting capabilities. According to previous explanations from the Energy Administration, the Unit 17 that caught fire is part of the Mai Liao wind farm in Yunlin, which began commercial operation on May 27, 2010. The turbine is a Vestas model with a single-unit capacity of 2MW.
Regarding the number and distribution of the same model across Taiwan, Taipower responded to a CNA inquiry, explaining that there are 75 similar turbines in total, distributed in northern and central regions, primarily in the central area. Their service life ranges from 15 to 20 years. In addition to existing routine inspection procedures, Taipower has planned to complete inspection work on all units of this model within one month to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
Regarding the investigation into the cause of the fire, Taipower stated that it is currently forming an expert panel to investigate. The company will review and make improvements based on the investigation results. It is also simultaneously evaluating accident prevention and control measures for all older wind turbines. (Editor: Pan Yijing) 1150603