The Hoping Power Plant () is a coal-fired power plant in Xiulin Township, Hualien County, Taiwan. With the installed capacity of 1,320 MW, it is the fourth largest coal-fired power plant in Taiwan. Its smokestack has a height of 250 metres. Its diameter is 25.1 metres at the base and 17.3 metres at the top.
Generation Electricity generated by the power plant supplies the major load located in the north of Taiwan.
Ownership The power plant is fully owned by Ho-Ping Power Company. The equity interest is divided to CLP Group (20%), Mitsubishi Corporation (20%) and Taiwan Cement Corporation (60%).
Events
On 29 July 2017, a transmission tower for the outgoing lines of the plant collapsed due to Typhoon Nesat, which caused the electricity supply to Taiwan down by 4%. The tower was reconstructed on 11 August 2017 and completed in the following day, which became the fastest power line reparation in the history of Taiwan. On 13 August, the plant resumed its operation and reached its full generating capacity the day after.
On 15 August 2017, the plant tripped due to the breakdown of one of its generator causing a loss of 650 MW power generation.
On 23 August 2017, a furnace pipe of generator no. 2 broke, causing a drop in electricity generation.
Transportation Hoping Power Plant is accessible within walking distance northeast of Heping Station of Taiwan Railway.
See also
List of power stations in Taiwan List of coal power stations Electricity sector in Taiwan
References