CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES [ICT], I.E. INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AIMING AT THE REDUCTION OF THEIR OWN ENERGY USE

Description

Y02D encompasses technologies and applications within information and communication technology (ICT) systems designed to reduce their own energy consumption and carbon footprint. This subclass covers energy-efficient hardware components, software optimization techniques, network architectures, and data center designs that lower power usage across computing, telecommunications, and digital infrastructure. Patents in Y02D address innovations such as low-power processors, efficient cooling systems, smart power management, and green networking protocols that directly mitigate the environmental impact of ICT operations themselves, distinct from applications that use ICT to address climate change in other sectors.