Gibran: PLTSa Putri Cempo Solves Waste Problems In Several Regions

Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka gave a statement to reporters in Solo, Central Java, Friday (8/12/2023). ANTARA/Aris Wasita

Surakarta Mayor Gibran Rakabuming Raka said the Putri Cempo Solo Waste Power Plant (PLTSa), Central Java is expected to be able to solve waste problems in a number of areas. "This will solve the waste problem not only in Solo but also in other cities," he said in Solo, Central Java, Antara, Friday, December 8. He said that so far coordination has been carried out with a number of neighboring areas. Thus, it is hoped that later the waste from the surrounding areas of Solo can be disposed of to the Putri Cempo TPA to be processed into electricity. "Yes, this is being prepared so that later it can accommodate garbage from other cities," he said. He said regional heads around Solo also welcomed the plan. Thus, the waste problem has found a solution. "I have coordinated, their response is quite good because this is indeed solving the waste problem," he said. Seeing the benefits that will be obtained from the PLTSa project, the candidate for vice president number two will also adapt the program at the national level. Previously, at the end of October, PLTSa Putri Cempo Solo had officially operated by producing electricity of 5 megawatts (MW). Gibran said the electricity generated from the generator could be directly utilized by residents.

"It is distributed through substations in Palur," he said. Later, PLTSa Putri Cempo will be able to produce 8 MW of electricity in one production. However, for the time being, it has only produced 5 MW of electricity.