Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Application Manager Marco Werr back to discuss the evolving energy landscape and its impact on semiconductors. They explore the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, the rise of battery energy storage systems, and the challenges of ensuring grid stability. Marco highlights key topics like grid-forming vs. grid-following inverters, the role of silicon carbide technology, and innovations in power density and efficiency. How can semiconductor advancements help address the demands of an increasingly renewable and unstable grid? Find it out in this episode! scom.ly/8Dgmel0
0:00 - Intro and welcome
1:00 - The transition from fossil fuels to renewables
3:00 - Challenges of grid stability and storage needs
6:30 - The role of grid-forming vs. grid-following inverters
8:30 - Semiconductor innovations supporting energy storage
11:00 - Future of energy storage and final thoughts
About the speaker
Marco Werr completed his PhD in Chemistry with a background in redox active materials and electrochemistry, and later earned a European MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs. After starting his career as a research scientist at the University of Heidelberg, he transitioned to the industry, joining Infineon Technologies AG as a Senior Specialist in Application Management for Energy Storage Systems (ESS). In this role, Marco leverages his unique blend of technical expertise in chemistry and business acumen to drive the go-to-market (G2M) activities for Infineon's semiconductor solutions in ESS, aiming for bridging the gap between semiconductor products and battery energy storage systems.
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In this episode of Podcast4Engineers, host Kelsey Markl welcomes Global Application Manager Marco Werr back to discuss the evolving energy landscape and its impact on semiconductors. They explore the transition from fossil fuels to renewables, the rise of battery energy storage systems, and the challenges of ensuring grid stability. Marco highlights key topics like grid-forming vs. grid-following inverters, the role of silicon carbide technology, and innovations in power density and efficiency. How can semiconductor advancements help address the demands of an increasingly renewable and unstable grid? Find it out in this episode! scom.ly/8Dgmel0
0:00 - Intro and welcome
1:00 - The transition from fossil fuels to renewables
3:00 - Challenges of grid stability and storage needs
6:30 - The role of grid-forming vs. grid-following inverters
8:30 - Semiconductor innovations supporting energy storage
11:00 - Future of energy storage and final thoughts
About the speaker
Marco Werr completed his PhD in Chemistry with a background in redox active materials and electrochemistry, and later earned a European MBA from Collège des Ingénieurs. After starting his career as a research scientist at the University of Heidelberg, he transitioned to the industry, joining Infineon Technologies AG as a Senior Specialist in Application Management for Energy Storage Systems (ESS). In this role, Marco leverages his unique blend of technical expertise in chemistry and business acumen to drive the go-to-market (G2M) activities for Infineon's semiconductor solutions in ESS, aiming for bridging the gap between semiconductor products and battery energy storage systems.
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Do you like this video? Subscribe to Infineon on YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCoTflChMPX0VBFXvXYmcu9w?sub_confirmation=1
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
