HyConnect OWL
Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About
Founded in 2021, HyConnect OWL is a government headquartered in Bielefeld, Germany specializing in Hydrogen.
HyConnect OWL (formerly HyDrive OWL) is a regional hydrogen network initiative spanning the cities and districts of Bielefeld, Lippe, and Minden-Lübbecke in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The project, funded through the federal HyLand hydrogen regions program, focuses on developing hydrogen infrastructure, identifying production sites, and implementing practical hydrogen applications in mobility and energy sectors. Key activities include planning hydrogen refueling stations, evaluating electrolyser technologies, coordinating fuel cell bus deployments (such as moBiel's four hydrogen buses in Bielefeld), and fostering partnerships with research institutions like Fraunhofer ISE and Fachhochschule Bielefeld. The initiative positions the OWL region as a leading hydrogen hub in Germany through networked competencies combining industrial expertise, academic research, and municipal cooperation.
Headquarters
Bielefeld, Germany
Founded
2021
Company Type
Government
Business Models
Value Chain
Service Regions
Ostwestfalen-Lippe (OWL)
Industry Memberships
HyLand (Federal Hydrogen Regions Program), HyPerformer (Hydrogen Performer Regions)