Physics

Energy Encyclopedia VR

EnergyEncyclopedia.com VR Extension

Step into the immersive Virtual Reality experience of EnergyEncyclopedia.com, where you can explore a rich collection of detailed and scientifically accurate 3D models of energy generation facilities. This virtual exhibit features over 20 animated, cross-sectioned, and scaled-down models, allowing you to examine complex power systems up close. You can also explore 8 full-scale, life-size power plant environments as if you were truly there.

The exhibits span five key energy sectors:
🔹 Nuclear Fission
🔹 Nuclear Fusion
🔹 Solar Power
🔹 Hydropower
🔹 Wind Energy

Learn how different types of power plants work, understand their core components, and see the principles of electricity generation brought to life.
This app is ideal for anyone curious about how electric energy is produced.
And yes—you’re encouraged to interact with the models! 😊


🔍 Scaled-Down 3D Models

Nuclear Fission Energy

  • Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Power Plant

    • Reactor, Steam Generator, Steam Turbine, Generator

  • Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Power Plant

    • Reactor, Steam Turbine, Generator

  • Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Power Plant

Nuclear Fusion Energy

  • ITER Tokamak

  • Stellarator

Hydropower Energy

  • Pumped Storage Plant

  • Hydropower House

  • Kaplan Turbine

  • Francis Turbine

  • Banki-Mitchell (Crossflow) Turbine

Solar Energy

  • Parabolic Trough Power Plant

  • Central Tower Power Plant

  • Photovoltaic Power Plant

Wind Energy

  • Wind Power Plant


🏭 Life-Size VR Environments

  • PWR / BWR Reactor Hall

  • PWR / BWR Turbine Hall

  • SMR Reactor Building

  • ITER Tokamak Facility

  • Hydropower House

  • Parabolic Trough Power Plant

Energy Encyclopedia VR

Energy Encyclopedia VR reviews

Quest Review Summary (Rating: 4.9/5 from 10 ratings, 2 reviews):

Users overwhelmingly praise the app for its immersive and visually impressive virtual reality experience. Both reviewers highlight how engaging and educational the app is, especially for learning about complex energy systems like nuclear and wind power. One reviewer described it as “the coolest science museum ever,” expressing appreciation for the clarity of information and the respect it gives to the work of engineers.

Another reviewer appreciated that the app is free and noted its high-quality design, especially when used with the QGO headset. Their only minor criticism was about the in-app assistant “Robbie,” whose voice can sometimes come from behind, making it harder to hear.

Overall, the app is seen as a fun, accessible, and powerful educational tool that sets a strong example of how VR can be used for learning.