New Renewable Energy Regulations In Supporting Indonesia's Halal Industry: Comparison With Germany

Abstract

This article aims to describe the role of renewable energy in supporting the halal industry in Indonesia. As a Muslim majority population, Indonesia's potential to become a world halal centre is wide open. To achieve this goal, the synergy between sectors related to the halal industry is needed: new renewable energy. However, the inconsistent regulations in Indonesia have hampered the development of new renewable energy, one of which is rules related to investment. Renewable energy costs a lot of money but can save on electricity or fossil energy, so investors are needed to develop their initial business. This new renewable energy development will later be used for several other halal food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, fashion, and halal tourism. Indonesia's geographical condition can also be regarded as one of the supporters ofdeveloping new renewable energy.