PSEL Palembang Generates 21.55 MW of Electricity, Waste Processing Capacity of 1,100 Tons a Day

PALEMBANG, GARISBUMI.com – The Palembang Waste to Electrical Energy (PSEL) Processing Facility produces 21.55 megawatts (MW) of electrical power, of which 18.45 MW is connected to the PLN network. The facility with a processing capacity of up to 1,100 tons of waste per day is targeted to be inaugurated in December 2026.

Deputy Minister of the Environment/Deputy Head of the Environmental Control Agency (LH/Environmental Management Agency (BPLH)) Diaz Hendropriyono conveyed these achievements when reviewing PSEL operations in Palembang, South Sumatra (Sumsel), Wednesday (7/10/2026).

"Today we inspected the Palembang PSEL and I was amazed, happy and proud to see the progress of this PSEL, earlier it was said that it had produced 20 MW but it turns out it has been more than that at 21.55 MW and 18.45 MW has been connected to PLN," said Diaz.

Processing Capacity Assessed Capable of Handling Municipal Waste

Diaz assesses that PSEL Palembang's capacity has the potential to handle all of the city's daily waste generation. Processing waste into electricity is expected to help overcome the waste problem while providing an energy supply.

Before processing, waste is collected for three to five days to reduce its water content. The resulting leachate will also be processed.

"I see that Palembang seems to be able to use up all its waste with a PSEL with a capacity of 1,100 tons. The waste is also collected first for 3-5 days to reduce the water content and then the leachate will be processed," explained Diaz.

The processing capacity is the capability of the facility. Meanwhile, Diaz conveyed an assessment regarding the potential for handling all city waste based on field observations.