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

Use the Waste Processing Fee Scheme

In his statement, Diaz explained that PSEL Palembang uses the framework of Presidential Regulation Number 35 of 2018.

This facility applies payment of waste processing fees or tipping fees from the local government based on the tonnage of waste processed. The tariff for selling electricity to PLN is said to be 13.35 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).

Diaz assesses that the infrastructure readiness and operational development of the facility supports the planned inauguration in December 2026.

"I think (PSEL) can produce good electrical energy for the people of Palembang. I think it is suitable and on track to be inaugurated in December 2026. I thank and appreciate the City Government for its support," he said.

According to KLH/Environmental Management Agency (BPLH), the presence of PSEL Palembang is expected to support the achievement of the national target of 100 percent waste management by 2029 as stated in the 2025–2029 RPJMN.

The inspection was also attended by the Mayor of Palembang, Ratu Dewa, Head of the South Sumatra (Sumsel) Province Environmental Service, Herdi Apriansyah, Expert Staff to the Minister for International Relations and Environmental Diplomacy, KLH/Environmental Management Agency (BPLH), Erik Teguh Primiantoro, and the manager of PSEL Palembang.