Energie Impuls OWL e.V.

Energie Impuls OWL e.V. is a registered association that has been a central player in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL) region since 2001, promoting and implementing future energies. The network brings together companies, initiatives, educational and research institutions with the goal of developing OWL into a region of energy competence.

• Knowledge and Project Networks: Energie Impuls OWL organizes workshops, forums, and high-profile specialist events to connect companies and users for new projects and to promote the exchange of expert knowledge[2][5].
• Education and Workforce Development: In close collaboration with universities, schools, and companies, projects for the skilled workforce are carried out annually to attract qualified professionals to the region[5].
• Research and Development Projects: The network is involved in various research projects, such as the Microgrid Laboratory at the University of Paderborn, which simulates and emulates resilient energy supply systems to develop practical solutions[3].

The main mission of Energie Impuls OWL is to strengthen energy competence in the OWL region and to drive a sustainable energy transition. The association is committed to intensifying the application of future energies and promoting networking between science, business, and society.

• Sustainability and Climate Protection: Energie Impuls OWL is actively engaged in reducing CO2 emissions and implementing climate protection goals, particularly by promoting renewable energies and energy efficiency measures[2].
• Innovation and Knowledge Transfer: By connecting research and practice, it is ensured that innovative solutions can be quickly transferred into application[5].

Energie Impuls OWL is involved in numerous initiatives and projects aimed at sustainable development:

• Energy Transition and Sector Coupling: The network promotes projects like SynErgieOWL, which deal with the sector coupling of electricity, heat, and mobility to achieve a decarbonized energy supply[2].
• Circular Economy: With projects like CirConomyOWL and "Linear turns circular," circular value creation in companies is advanced, and the reduction of waste and resource consumption is promoted[2].
• Youth Education and Technology Promotion: The Solar Racing Cup, a student competition in collaboration with VDI and the Federal Employment Agency, motivates young people to engage with renewable energies and technical innovations[2].

Energie Impuls OWL regularly organizes events and meetings to promote networking and knowledge transfer in the region. These include specialist symposia, workshops, and congresses that address current topics such as the Energy Efficiency Act, heat planning, and the use of hydrogen.

Through its comprehensive activities and initiatives, Energie Impuls OWL makes a significant contribution to sustainable development and the strengthening of energy competence in the OWL region.

• 1 - https://www.ihk.de/lippe-detmold/hauptnavigation/netzwerken-ihklippe/regionale-netzwerke2/energie-impuls-owl-e-v--4267566
• 2 - https://www.energie-impuls-owl.de
• 3 - https://www.owl-maschinenbau.de/unternehmen/energie-impuls-owl/
• 4 - https://www.lee-nrw.de/mitglieder/energie.impuls.owl.e.v./
• 5 - https://www.energie-impuls-owl.de/verein/