Indonesia to Start Building Seven Eco-Friendly Power Plants in 2026

Waste-to-Energy Initiative Takes Off in Seven Key Regions

Major Project Launch

Indonesia plans to start building seven waste-to-energy power plants in 2026. These facilities will process solid municipal waste. This is a significant step for sustainable energy. The power plants will dispose of a massive 12,000 tonnes of waste daily. They are expected to generate about 197.4 megawatts of electricity.

Approved Locations and Funding

The government has already approved seven initial regions for this project. These areas include Greater Denpasar, Greater Medan, and Greater Semarang. This marks the first phase of a larger national plan. The state investment fund will provide the construction financing. This commitment ensures project completion.

Focus on Tourism and Environment

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, highlighted the project’s dual benefit. He stated that the initiative is for energy generation. It also aims to improve the environmental situation in major tourist centres. Hartarto believes that creating cities without landfill sites helps tourism thrive. He said, “the creation of cities free from landfill sites directly contributes to the development of tourism.” This connection between eco-friendly waste management and tourism is crucial.

Part of a National Vision

The construction of these seven units is part of a massive national programme. The goal is to establish 33 waste-to-energy plants by 2029. President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, issued a decree for this initiative. This national vision shows Indonesia’s commitment to cleaner energy.