The Technologies Transforming Energy Management and Storage

The way we generate, store, transfer and consume energy is changing dramatically. As the demand for electric energy surges, renewable sources like solar and wind are increasingly integrated into grids. It's not just about energy generation though, energy management and energy efficiency are today’s hot topics as we continue to move towards a green technology environment. With the growing imperative to reduce CO2 emissions, the focus is on smart distribution and storage and efficient consumption.
To delve into these evolving dynamics, Avnet Silica hosted a webinar with leading semiconductor experts from Diodes, Microchip, MPS, Nexperia, NXP, onsemi, Renesas, and STMicroelectronics. They offered their perspectives on the future of intelligent power systems. You can now watch this webinar on-demand to gain knowledge about the cutting-edge technologies transforming energy storage and power management systems. Join the experts to learn about the advanced power solutions which are driving sustainable innovation and leading the charge in renewable energy production. Discover the products, technologies, and tools that will enhance your solutions, making them more energy-efficient and helping you get to market faster.
What You’ll Learn
From AI-enabled edge computing to silicon carbide power modules, modular battery management, and USB-C fast-charging systems, our speakers reveal:
- How AI at the edge is driving breakthroughs in the design of Distributed Energy Management systems
- How innovative, scalable Battery Management System (BMS) architectures are transforming battery safety, performance and efficiencies
- How the wide bandgap technologies, SiC and GaN, are transforming the efficiencies and power densities of power conversion topologies in applications such as DC Fast Charging
- The latest innovations in Low and High-voltage and portable power innovations
- Best practice approaches to designing for safety, reliability, and increased ROI
The webinar agenda
You will hear about:
- Energy Management Solutions, a trinity view: Autonomous, Real-time and Secure
Mark Swinburn, Technical Director at NXP discusses how AI is increasingly deployed in distributed energy management systems and how NXP’s technology brings real-time intelligence to the edge, accelerating time to market and increasing ROI.
- Unlocking Efficient Energy Management: Exploring Microchip’s Battery Management System Solutions
Francesco Marraccini, Principal Engineer Application at Microchip Technology Inc. delivers insights into how Microchip’s cutting-edge Battery Management System (BMS) solutions provide scalable and reliable platforms for a wide range of energy storage applications, from e-mobility to stationary energy storage systems.
- Innovative Semiconductors: The Key to Power-Efficient and Cost-Effective Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Francesco Muggeri, Vice President of Power Discrete and Analog Products at STMicroelectronics, introduces the company’s applications in solar/energy management and high-power cooling systems/heat pumps integrating wide bandgap technologies - such as Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Gallium Nitride (GaN). He discusses how these are transforming energy usage and paving the way for a greener future.
- Boost system efficiency in Energy Management and Storage
Guillaume Bossant, Field Application Engineer at Nexperia, gives an overview of Nexperia’s portfolio of products and solutions for energy management and storage, along with recommendations for improving the efficiency and performance of electronic designs.
- Renesas Solutions for Behind-The-Meter Energy Storage Systems
Hunter Freberg, Global Technical Marketing Engineer at Renesas Electronics, describes the company’s investments in technologies and tools that improve the design process for energy storage systems. A 3 kW Portable Power Station demonstration solution is used to illustrate Renesas ESS solutions utilising their latest technologies for embedded processing, power, connectivity, and analogue solutions.
- onsemi's Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions in energy storage systems (ESS)
Pramod Patil, Senior Marketing Analyst, and Didier Balocco, Business Marketing Engineer at onsemi, explore the game-changing potential of onsemi's Silicon Carbide (SiC) solutions in energy storage systems (ESS). Pramod and Didier demonstrate how to design, build, and validate a system using onsemi’s high-efficiency, high-power-density SiC modules.
- Improved Energy Efficiency with good component selection
Alex Jarvis, Applications Engineer at Diodes, looks at a range of applications and electronic products from Diodes, which will reduce power consumption in Smart Home and Smart Industry applications, along with the key parameters that can be improved to provide more efficient devices.
- How to design a proper Battery Management System
Miguel A. Sanchez, Battery Management TME and Applications Manager, discusses the key aspects of designing a complete battery management system, including optimising component selection based on customer application, functional safety level and desired performance.
Why Should I Watch On-Demand?
The webinar was designed to support industry professionals to accelerate development with future-proof technologies and expert insights, whether you're designing for e-mobility, renewable energy, or smart infrastructure.
This webinar series is your chance to:
- Get up-to-speed with emerging trends and real-world applications
- Hear directly from industry experts shaping the future of intelligent power distribution systems
- Receive practical advice to use when tackling your next engineering challenge
Don’t miss this unbeatable opportunity — watch on-demand today and get a front-row seat to the future of intelligent power systems. Get ready to learn more about ideas and solutions that make a difference.



