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WITS Group And ITPLN Collaborate To Develop AI Technology To Convert Waste Into Energy

Efforts to overcome the waste crisis while accelerating the transition to renewable energy have received new impetus. WITS Group—through its Jono Enviro Technology business unit—has established a strategic partnership with the PLN Institute of Technology (ITPLN) to develop waste-to-energy (WTE) technology based on artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership agreement was marked by the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at the ITPLN campus, Jakarta. ITPLN Chancellor Prof. Dr. Ir. Iwa Garniwa Mulyana K, MT, IPU, ASEANEng said that the partnership is a form of concrete synergy between educational institutions and the industrial world in responding to the challenges of climate change and the energy crisis. 

 "ITPLN is committed to being a pioneer in clean energy research and technology. Together with WITS Group, we combine innovation and real practices to create a long-term impact for the nation," said Prof. Iwa in a press release received by Kompas.com, Tuesday (20/5/2025). The collaboration, he continued, is in line with the learning system approach at ITPLN which carries the 40-40-20 formula, namely 40 percent theory, 40 percent problem solving, and 20 percent contribution from industry practitioners. WITS Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jodi Irawan explained that the technology being developed is not only aimed at solving waste problems, but also paving the way for a sustainable energy future. One of the leading technologies introduced in this project is Mechanical Processing, which is an efficient waste shredding and drying system.  

There is also the AI ??Sorting System, which is an automatic waste sorting system based on artificial intelligence with a high level of accuracy. Another technology is IoT-Based Monitoring, which is a digital platform for real-time and transparent process monitoring. One of the main products of this technology is Enercycle Fuel (ECF), which is a solid alternative fuel resulting from the processing of organic and inorganic waste. This product is designed to support the co-firing scheme in steam power plants (PLTU), replacing some fossil fuels. "We don't just want to solve today's problems. We are building the foundation for Indonesia's energy future," said Jodi. Answers to the challenges of waste and energy crises Based on ITPLN data, Indonesia produces more than 175,000 tons of waste every day. On the other hand, the national energy mix is ??still dominated by fossil fuels, even though the government is targeting net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. Through this collaboration, WITS and ITPLN hope to encourage several strategic steps, including reducing the burden on landfills (TPA) and carbon emissions, accelerating the use of biomass in the national electricity system, and supporting a circular economy and creating green jobs. 

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