Q4REN – Qualification Network for Energy Systems Based on 100% Renewable Energy Sources

Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG)

Gefördert durch die Österreichische Forschungsförderungsgesellschaft (FFG) im Rahmen des Programms „Qualifizierungsnetzwerke“.

Universtität für Weiterbildung Krems - Department für Integrierte Sensorsysteme

Wissenschaftliche Partner

1. Universität für Weiterbildung Krems – Department für Integrierte Sensorsysteme
2. Austrian Institute of Technology (AIT)
3. Universität Innsbruck

Unternehmens- und Praxispartner

1. Weizer Energie- Innovations- Zentrum GmbH (W.E.I.Z.)
2. W.E.I.Z. Digitalisierungs GmbH
3. Fernwärme Großschönau GmbH
4. Raiffeisenbank Burgenland
5. Wasserverband Südliches Burgenland
6. TDW Großschönau
7. Reisenbauer Solutions GmbH
8. Sticon e.U.
9. Inform events Burgenland Messe- und Veranstaltungsgesellschaft m.b.H.
10. smart move Unternehmensberatung GmbH
11. Murauer Stadtwerke GmbH
12. Technologieplattform Smart Grids Austria
13. Energiegenossenschaft Murauer GreenPower eGen
14. Greifeneder.Consulting
15. W.E.I.Z. Forschungs & Entwicklungs GmbH

Within the framework of Q4REN, a practice-oriented qualification programme is being developed and implemented for companies, specifically tailored to the requirements of future regional energy systems. Together with scientific partners, real-world laboratories, and participating companies, relevant areas of competence are identified, training content is developed, and adapted to the specific needs of the participants.

The project includes the design and delivery of a modular continuing education programme consisting of workshops, expert presentations, hands-on exercises, and project-based learning formats. The content is prepared by national and international experts and provides up-to-date knowledge on topics such as cellular energy systems, electrical flexibility, sector coupling, heating networks, digitalisation, data management, as well as innovation and systems analysis.

A key element of Q4REN is the close integration of theory and practice. Participants work on real-world challenges arising from the living labs and learn how innovative technologies and system approaches can be integrated into existing regional energy structures. Through the exchange between research and industry, new networks, collaborative learning processes, and impulses for future research and innovation projects are created.

In addition to knowledge transfer, the individual requirements of the participating companies are taken into account. The developed training modules are continuously evaluated and further refined to ensure sustainable competence development and to support companies in developing their own solutions and business areas in the field of renewable energy systems.