Author : Bisuk Abraham Sisungkunon, Atiqah Amanda Siregar, and Wildan Al Kautsar Anky
Executive Summary
Municipal solid waste (MSW) management remains a challenge in Pekanbaru. To avoid the negative externalities associated with improper waste disposal, the development of waste-based power plants (or PLTSa), including through incineration technology, is increasingly viewed as an attractive option. This study estimates that electricity generation potential from MSW in Pekanbaru could reach 0.021 MW/ton MSW and levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from PLTSa incineration is around 21.03¢ per kWh. Waste calori?c value and feedstock supply are essential to maintain the cost competitiveness of PLTSa incineration in Pekanbaru.
