Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcome Global System Architect Dr. Manuel Strugholtz to explore the differences between grid-forming and grid-following technologies in stabilizing renewable energy grids.
They discuss the challenges of transitioning to distributed energy systems, the technical demands of grid-forming inverters, and how semiconductor innovations like silicon carbide play a crucial role. Will grid-forming become the new standard for future energy grids? Tune in to find out!
0:00 - Introduction and welcome
1:00 - What are grid-forming and grid-following technologies?
3:00 - Challenges of transitioning to distributed grids
5:00 - Why grid forming is critical for renewable energy
8:00 - Semiconductor solutions for grid forming
11:00 - The future of grid stability and final thoughts
Speaker information
Dr. Manuel Strugholtz holds a PHD in electrical engineering with focus on energy efficient intra- and inter system communication topologies. After finishing his doctoral thesis in 2012, he worked for Beckhoff Automation as a hardware and firmware developer for industry 4.0 automation products. From 2017-2023, Manuel headed the product management Team for system solutions at HOPPECKE batteries, where he gained extensive experience in stationary battery storage systems (BESS), uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and cross application management. Since 2023 he works as a system architect for ESS and UPS at Infineon Technologies GIP in Warstein.
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In this episode, host Kelsey Markl welcome Global System Architect Dr. Manuel Strugholtz to explore the differences between grid-forming and grid-following technologies in stabilizing renewable energy grids.
They discuss the challenges of transitioning to distributed energy systems, the technical demands of grid-forming inverters, and how semiconductor innovations like silicon carbide play a crucial role. Will grid-forming become the new standard for future energy grids? Tune in to find out!
0:00 - Introduction and welcome
1:00 - What are grid-forming and grid-following technologies?
3:00 - Challenges of transitioning to distributed grids
5:00 - Why grid forming is critical for renewable energy
8:00 - Semiconductor solutions for grid forming
11:00 - The future of grid stability and final thoughts
Speaker information
Dr. Manuel Strugholtz holds a PHD in electrical engineering with focus on energy efficient intra- and inter system communication topologies. After finishing his doctoral thesis in 2012, he worked for Beckhoff Automation as a hardware and firmware developer for industry 4.0 automation products. From 2017-2023, Manuel headed the product management Team for system solutions at HOPPECKE batteries, where he gained extensive experience in stationary battery storage systems (BESS), uninterruptable power supplies (UPS) and cross application management. Since 2023 he works as a system architect for ESS and UPS at Infineon Technologies GIP in Warstein.
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Infineon is a world leader in semiconductor solutions that make life easier, safer and greener. Semiconductors are crucial to solve the energy challenges of our time and shape the digital transformation. This is why Infineon is committed to actively driving decarbonization and digitalization.
Connect with us on:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/infineon-technologies
Instagram: instagram.com/infineon_technologies
Facebook: facebook.com/Infineon
