Recently, in the vicinity of the Poyang Lake Service Area in Jiangxi, a wind turbine equipment had two out of its three blades broken. The blades are mostly made of materials like glass fiber composite, causing concerns among local residents about the potential irreversible damage it may cause if inhaled into the human body.
On November 9th, a video posted by a netizen from Jiangxi showed that at the time of the incident, the wind was strong, causing the broken blades to sway in the wind and the wind turbine body to slightly shake. The tower markings indicated that the equipment belongs to “Ji Electric Holdings.”
This video sparked public attention, with some netizens expressing worries that the broken blade material might contain glass fiber and could result in irreversible damage if inhaled into the human body.
Public records show that wind turbine blades are often made of materials like glass fiber reinforced resin composite. Typically, wind turbines have three blades, with lengths ranging from 40 to 90 meters.
According to a report by Hua Shang News on the morning of November 10th, local netizens sent the latest on-site photos to the media, stating that another blade has broken now, leaving only two out of the original three intact.
The report mentioned that based on the company logo on the equipment, they contacted the construction management company “Jiangxi State Grid Xin Energy Power Generation Co., Ltd.” A staff member confirmed that the incident occurred near the Poyang Lake Service Area on November 9th, and the specific cause is still under investigation.
Regarding the public’s concerns about the safety of blade materials, is there a risk for nearby residents of “inhaling glass fiber” due to this blade breakage incident?
The staff member stated, “This is something to consider later on. Currently, the focus is on handling the on-site situation, and relevant issues will be addressed afterward.”
If nearby residents inhale the fibers, how should they respond? The staff member mentioned that they have not received any related feedback yet. They advised, “If inhaling glass fiber results in bodily harm, it is recommended to seek medical attention and retain relevant evidence.”
As of the time of reporting by Da Ji Yuan, there has been no official notification from relevant departments about the specific cause and progress of the handling of the incident.