The largest energy storage field in the country will be located in Fengshan, which has sparked protests from residents for months.

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[Reporter Ge Youhao/Kaohsiung Report] The largest energy storage field in the country will be located in Fengshan, causing opposition from the residents and demanding the government to dismantle it. Regarding this, the Kaohsiung City Economic Development Bureau stated today that the city government will start to formulate the certification procedures for local energy storage systems. Before clarifying compliance doubts, request to stop follow-up operations.

The installation of the energy storage field has caused protests from residents for months. Residents criticized the government for allowing the industry to set up an energy storage field in the mile without the consent of the local government. It is less than 1 km away from Fengshan Railway Station. According to current regulations, energy storage The site should be at least 3 meters away from the building, and the distance measured on the spot is only 2.6 meters away from the houses. It is questioned that it violates the law and requires the government to order the operators to demolish it.

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Regarding the installation of an energy storage field next to the buildings on Wenchang 1st Street, Green Park Road, Wenhuali, Fengshan, the installation distance violates the "Grid-connected energy storage system installation area and installation safety regulations" stipulated by the Energy Bureau of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Economic Development Bureau Today said that the installation of energy storage systems is standardized. In addition to the regulations and standards formulated by the central government, the city government will start to formulate relevant identification procedures, and set up energy storage systems for Type A and Type B industrial zone land in the urban plan, and identify them as necessary public services. The facility approval process provides a detailed evaluation of the application of the operator to ensure the safety and rights of citizens.

The Bureau of Economic Development emphasized that the city government stands with the public. In response to public doubts, it will clarify relevant regulations and understand the setting of the industry. It has asked the industry to stop the follow-up procedures of the case before clarifying compliance, and Please actively communicate and discuss with the people in the industry.