PLN to Absorb 40.79 MW of Electricity from Legok Nangka Waste-to-Energy Project

State electricity company PT PLN (Persero) has committed to purchasing all electricity generated from the Legok Nangka Waste-to-Energy (PSEL) project in Bandung, West Java. The facility, currently under construction, is slated to commence operations in 2029 with a generation capacity of 40.79 megawatts (MW), producing approximately 310 gigawatt-hours (GWh) annually.

PLN's Director of Project Management and New Renewable Energy, Suroso Isnandar, affirmed the company's support for PSEL development as a dual solution for waste management and renewable energy provision. "PLN is ready to execute the PJBL (Power Purchase Agreement) as directed by the government. We will absorb the electricity produced from this waste processing and distribute it to the public," he stated.

The Legok Nangka PSEL is designed to process up to 2,131 tons of waste per day, sourced from six districts and cities in West Java. PLN signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with PT Jabar Environmental Solutions in March 2026, ensuring the project's long-term viability. The groundbreaking ceremony for the project took place on July 29, 2026.

Despite the project's potential benefits, including waste volume reduction, clean energy generation, job creation, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, an analyst from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), Mutya Yustika, raised concerns. Yustika pointed out the relatively high initial investment costs for waste-to-energy plants, estimated at over $4 million per MW, compared to solar or hydropower. She also emphasized the project's critical dependence on a stable and adequate supply of waste, warning that insufficient volume or quality could increase operational costs and decrease efficiency. Yustika suggested strengthening waste management systems before expanding PSEL projects.

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PLN is ready to execute the PJBL as directed by the government. We will absorb the electricity produced from this waste processing and distribute it to the public.