The Framework of Waste To Energy Technology Decision In Indonesia

Abstract

In 2016 and 2018, the Indonesian Government has issued a regulation through a Presidential Regulation to accelerate the growth of Waste to Energy (WtE) power plant (Pembangkit Listrik Tenaga Sampah, PLTSa). Though, until 2022, there are only two WtE power plant in operation. Several issues have appeared during the process of project development, which is one of the crucial one is determining the suitable technology. Selecting technology to reduce significantly Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) is a challenging effort as many criteria needs to be evaluated. Not only technical aspect during the operation, but also the financial viability and environment compliance of the project which affect the whole MSW management. This study examines the suitability of waste to energy technology to be deployed in Indonesia.

Keywords: development, technology, waste to energy