Huaneng Tongliao Wind Power Company, which runs the Second Zhurihe Wind Farm, said the incident is under investigation. A Gamesa spokesman claimed the companys maintenance contract had expired. "We will not say the turbine is flawless, but there must be other reasons," said CSR. Illinois British Columbia Virginia What is actually flammable on that thing? Copyright Law and similar fair dealing provisions of the copyright laws of other nations. The Mendota and Troy Grove fire departments were dispatched to a wind turbine fire north of Mendota. Still a fire protection system can be made mandatory.
Mexico These machines are used to generate renewable energy, such as electricity. At last moment they tried to escape through the turbine room and burnt. Isle of Man Vestas has been plagued by wind turbine fires in the past. Bulgaria . I Am Latina, But LeBaron Does Not Represent Me! Wind turbines catch fire because highly flammable materials such as hydraulic oil and plastics are in close proximity to machinery and electrical wires. Then in April 2013, a Vestas V-80 wind turbine in Ontario, Canada, burst into flames. A wind turbine is a device that converts wind into mechanical power. U.S. And thats just Vestas. But who is going to protect the safety of campers, hikers, or residents near the recreational area if a wildfire starts at Tule Wind? When factoring in the average frequency of one to two fire incidents over the course of a wind farms lifetime, the benefit of full protection of all ignition points outweighs the cost of installation.