BPI Danantara Focuses on Renewable Energy and Transforming Waste Into Power
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Managing Director Investment Danantara Indonesia Stefanus Adi Hadiwidjaja has emphasized that the company is strengthening its renewable energy investment portfolio to support Indonesia’s clean energy transition and tackle unmanaged waste.
Indonesia has set a target of building 42 gigawatts of renewable energy capacity in the coming years, requiring up to $180 billion in investment, including for energy storage infrastructure. Danantara has positioned itself as both an investor and strategic partner to help realize this ambitious agenda.
“Our principle is crowding in investors. Danantara does not work alone. We invite private companies, state-owned enterprises, global investors, and local governments to join in realizing the energy transition,” Stefanus said during the Investortrust Green Energy Summit 2025 in Jakarta on Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025.
One of Danantara’s priorities is the development of waste-to-energy (WTE) projects. The initiative provides dual benefits: generating renewable power while addressing the country’s mounting waste crisis. Indonesia produces 35 million tons of waste annually, with about 60 percent unmanaged. This has led to severe problems, from groundwater pollution to public health risks.
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Several landfills are already over capacity. Stefanus cited examples such as Bantar Gebang in Bekasi and Leuwigajah in West Java, where waste pile collapses have caused fatalities. “Waste to energy is not just about power generation. It is also an environmental solution. We will select the best technology that meets global emission standards so that the benefits are maximized for communities,” he explained.
As a financial investor, Danantara stressed it will partner with international technology providers while co-investing with private players, global funds, and local governments. Regional governments play a critical role because they control waste supply.
Through this strategy, Danantara aims to contribute to Indonesia’s net zero emission goals, enhance national energy security, create new jobs, and improve environmental quality.