| Type | Energy transmission |
| Timeline | Alternate timeline |
| Advantages | Vast amounts of clean, renewable energy • Minimal waste • Improved urban design and transportation |
| Technology | Laser-driven energy collection |
| Implications | Elimination of power lines and outlets • Changed urban planning and transportation • Significant environmental impact • Reliance on next-generation energy sources like nuclear fusion |
In this alternate timeline, energy transmission technology evolved from the use of power lines and wall sockets to the advent of laser-based energy transmission in the mid-20th century. This discovery was made possible through advancements in fusion power, which allowed for the generation of vast quantities of clean, renewable energy.
Laser-based energy transmission involves the use of massive, centralized energy generators that emit focused energy beams in the form of lasers. These lasers travel through a series of carefully placed reflectors and focusing lenses suspended in the atmosphere, directing the energy beams towards specially-designed energy collectors mounted atop buildings and moving vehicles.
Within these energy collectors, a series of photovoltaic cells and micro-thermoelectric systems convert the captured energy into usable electricity. The efficient transfer of energy with minimal waste provides abundant power capacity for cities and fleets.
With the advent of clean, efficient laser-based energy transmission technology, cities and fleets no longer rely on power lines, subterranean cables, or wall outlets. As such, this technology has enabled the expansion and optimization of urban development.
Architects, urban planners, and transportation engineers have fully embraced the decentralization and modularity of energy sources, leading to the construction of self-reliant, energy-generating structures and vehicles. In turn, urban sprawl has given way to compact, mixed-use communities that prioritize communal experiences, shared resources, and integrated transportation.
The seamless integration of energy transmission and energy consumption has substantially reduced the environmental impact of modern society. By relying on clean, renewable energy sources and maximizing the efficiency of energy usage, cities minimize the extraction of non-renewable resources and minimize waste.
Furthermore, the decentralization of power production and storage also reduces the transmission loss associated with outdated power grid infrastructures.
Ultimately, the ongoing advancements in fusion power facilities and laser-based energy transmission technology have shown immense potential for propelling humanity towards a sustainable future. The evolution of this technology is poised to further improve upon its implementation by increasing the range, efficiency, and longevity of energy collectors, ultimately delivering a clean, stable, and abundant energy resource to transform our world.
