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Dr. V. Basil Hans,
- Research Professor, Department of Commerce & Management and Humanities & Sciences, Srinivas University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
Abstract
Climate change is caused by complicated interactions between systems for producing and using energy and the environment. This is why new technologies are such an important part of efforts to slow it down. Electronics, including power semiconductors, sensors, communication networks, and embedded intelligence, are becoming more and more important in solving these problems. This article looks at whether electronics can “fix” climate change on their own. Due to this intricacy, technical innovation—especially in electronics—has emerged as a key element of international efforts to both mitigate and adapt to climate change. In order to increase efficiency, enable system-level optimization, and support new low-carbon infrastructures, modern electronics—such as power semiconductors, sophisticated sensors, communication networks, and embedded intelligence—become more and more important. This essay investigates the extent to which electronics can contribute to tackling climate change and evaluates the claim that technology developments alone might be sufficient to “fix” the problem. It says that they can’t do it alone, but they are necessary for making big changes in the system. We look at how new technologies in electronics make energy use more efficient, allow for the use of more renewable energy sources on a broad scale, help with the electrification of transportation and industry, and provide us the sensing and data infrastructure we need to keep an eye on and improve the environment. We also look at the environmental costs of making electronics, using energy, and getting rid of electronic trash. We point out possible rebound effects and resource limits. The essay finds that electronics can considerably expedite climate mitigation and adaptation when integrated with supportive policies, sustainable materials, and behavioural modifications; nonetheless, they cannot supplant the necessity for comprehensive economic and societal transformation.
Keywords: Electronics; Climate Change Mitigation; Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy Integration; Sustainability
Dr. V. Basil Hans. Can electronics help with climate change?. Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems. 2026; 16(01):-.
Dr. V. Basil Hans. Can electronics help with climate change?. Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems. 2026; 16(01):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopeps/article=2026/view=238881
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Journal of Power Electronics and Power Systems
| Volume | 16 |
| 01 | |
| Received | 06/01/2026 |
| Accepted | 30/01/2026 |
| Published | 19/03/2026 |
| Publication Time | 72 Days |
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