While laser electricity transmission is not a solution for the national power grid, its unique wireless capability makes it ideal for a growing number of niche applications where traditional cables are impractical or impossible. The most prominent current and developing applications include:

• Powering Drones and UAVs: Laser power beaming allows unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to remain airborne for extended periods without needing to land for recharging. A ground-based laser can continuously beam power to a receiver on the drone.

• Space-Based Power: It is being researched for transmitting power to satellites, spacecraft, and future lunar bases, as well as for the concept of collecting solar energy in space and beaming it down to Earth.

• Remote Sensors and Communication Relays: Small-scale systems can provide power to sensors or communication equipment in hard-to-reach locations like mountain peaks or hazardous environments where running a traditional power cable is not feasible.

These applications are still in the early stages of commercial development. While we are excited by these innovations, our focus remains on providing the world with the most reliable and high-performance overhead and underground equipment for building the robust, large-scale power infrastructure that is the backbone of global economic growth.