Almost six months ago, we reported on the launch of the VARele research project. Now we would like to provide an exciting update on our cooperation project with the University of Wuppertal as part of the German government’s 7th Energy Research Program:

• First joint meeting at VR-Lab Wuppertal with an intensive exchange about the work and milestones to date, including the successful first 3D models of stations, switchgear and equipment.
• Aim of the project: Development of a virtual energy system using VR technology, which depicts the structures and processes of energy distribution at high and medium voltage level

Project progress:

Step 1: Selection of relevant systems and equipment

Step 2: Learning content and objectives defined

Step 3: Didactic concept, which forms the basis for the interactive and instructive communication of the content in the virtual environment.

Step 4: Continuous creation and integration of 3D models

These models form the basis for the realistic representation of the virtual environment.

Our highlights of the meeting summarized:

• Evaluation of the first 3D models of stations, switchgear and equipment
• Discussion on the further development of virtual substations and local network stations
• Exchange on the practical integration of VR into the energy supply

The next steps include the implementation of the virtual environments and the further development of the application scenarios.

We are driving the future of energy distribution – with the power of virtual reality!