Hsinta Coal-fired Unit 4 Questioned for 'Real Power Generation,' Taipower Responds: Testing According to Regulations
Hsinta Power Plant's Coal-fired Unit 4 is undergoing testing from April 23rd to 25th, drawing accusations of "fake testing, real power generation" from Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan. Taipower explained that Unit 4 is an emergency backup unit, undergoing regular maintenance and testing according to regulations to ensure readiness for unforeseen emergencies. Environmental standards are strictly adhered to during testing.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung 24th) Hsinta Power Plant's Coal-fired Unit 4 will undergo testing from April 23rd to 25th. Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan questioned if this was "fake testing, real power generation." Taipower stated that Unit 4 is an emergency backup unit, undergoing regular maintenance and testing according to regulations to ensure it can provide backup in case of unforeseen emergencies.
Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan of the Kuomintang today stated that the Hsinta Power Plant's Coal-fired Unit 4 will undergo a long-duration 60-hour test this time. "Is this merely equipment testing, or a sneaky move due to power shortages?"
Taipower responded via text message that Unit 4 is an emergency backup unit, undergoing regular maintenance and testing as stipulated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Energy Administration, to ensure it can provide backup in case of unforeseen emergencies. The hours connected to the grid during the testing period are included in the annual 720-hour cumulative operation limit.
Chiu Yu-hsuan stated that recent changes in the international energy situation have brought significant attention to domestic power dispatching. She questioned whether this long-duration test is preparation for increasing the flexibility of unit operation in the future. She urged the city government and Taipower to continue strengthening information transparency, clarify unit operation plans, and establish more stringent monitoring mechanisms.
Taipower pointed out that during the entire testing process of Hsinta Unit 4, from startup to shutdown, emissions are managed in accordance with general units. They are treated through high-efficiency air pollution control equipment, and emission values comply with environmental regulatory standards, with data transmitted 24 hours a day in real-time to the Kaohsiung City Government Environmental Protection Bureau via Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) for supervision.
Taipower emphasized that emergency backup units are not for regular power generation but are backup measures in response to extreme weather or sudden failures of large units. Their operating mode is consistent with international power industry practices. (Edited by Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150424
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Chiao-lien, Kaohsiung 24th) Hsinta Power Plant's Coal-fired Unit 4 will undergo testing from April 23rd to 25th. Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan questioned if this was "fake testing, real power generation." Taipower stated that Unit 4 is an emergency backup unit, undergoing regular maintenance and testing according to regulations to ensure it can provide backup in case of unforeseen emergencies.
Kaohsiung City Councilor Chiu Yu-hsuan of the Kuomintang today stated that the Hsinta Power Plant's Coal-fired Unit 4 will undergo a long-duration 60-hour test this time. "Is this merely equipment testing, or a sneaky move due to power shortages?"
Taipower responded via text message that Unit 4 is an emergency backup unit, undergoing regular maintenance and testing as stipulated by the Ministry of Economic Affairs' Energy Administration, to ensure it can provide backup in case of unforeseen emergencies. The hours connected to the grid during the testing period are included in the annual 720-hour cumulative operation limit.
Chiu Yu-hsuan stated that recent changes in the international energy situation have brought significant attention to domestic power dispatching. She questioned whether this long-duration test is preparation for increasing the flexibility of unit operation in the future. She urged the city government and Taipower to continue strengthening information transparency, clarify unit operation plans, and establish more stringent monitoring mechanisms.
Taipower pointed out that during the entire testing process of Hsinta Unit 4, from startup to shutdown, emissions are managed in accordance with general units. They are treated through high-efficiency air pollution control equipment, and emission values comply with environmental regulatory standards, with data transmitted 24 hours a day in real-time to the Kaohsiung City Government Environmental Protection Bureau via Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) for supervision.
Taipower emphasized that emergency backup units are not for regular power generation but are backup measures in response to extreme weather or sudden failures of large units. Their operating mode is consistent with international power industry practices. (Edited by Hsieh Ya-chu) 1150424
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