GoEnergy (Project Week) of the Energy Informatics Foundation

The GoEnergie project week of the Energy Informatics Foundation in North Rhine-Westphalia enables upper secondary students of all school types to develop real projects for the digital and climate-neutral transformation of the energy system in interdisciplinary teams. Within five intensive days, fundamentals from electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, economics, and energy supply are taught in a practical manner. The program aims to familiarize participants with scientifically based knowledge and innovative methods while simultaneously promoting their teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving skills. Continuous funding opportunities allow inquiries at any time, with registration via email being sufficient to kick off an exciting journey into the world of energy informatics.

On the first two days, students gain insights into laboratory experiments and research projects at the Energy Campus of Aachen University of Applied Sciences in Jülich. On the third day, grid operators and municipal utilities convey the operation of electricity, gas, and heat networks. This is followed by the use of digital tools: experts from energy informatics demonstrate on the fourth day how data analysis and software development are applied for an intelligent energy industry. The event concludes with a presentation of all project ideas in a plenary session, where teams present their solution approaches and reflect on the competencies required for a successful future in the energy sector. Participation requires only an interest in a climate-neutral energy transition and the willingness to develop innovative digital solutions as a team.