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].