SunCast 840: Rethinking Battery Storage: Domestic BMS, Cybersecurity & Geopolitics | Michael Worry of Nuvation Energy
Aug 1, 2025
Joining the conversation is Michael Worry, CEO of Nuvation Energy, an innovator in battery management systems. He discusses how his company stands out amid a flood of cheap imports and geopolitical risks. Learn about the critical implications of over 80% of U.S. battery infrastructure being influenced by foreign governments. Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, from building EVs before Tesla to developing unique user testing platforms. He emphasizes the importance of supply chain security and the future of reliable energy technology amidst global challenges.
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Innovation Garage Testing Grounds
- Nuvation's Innovation Garage creates real-world user tests via projects like an electric race car and a giant electric mutant vehicle.
- These projects help identify technology gaps and prove product effectiveness under extreme conditions.
Lead Engineers with Yes Culture
- Lead engineers by encouraging experimentation and embracing mistakes as part of innovation.
- Start with 'yes' to ideas, then collaboratively navigate feasibility, budget, and schedule challenges.
BMS Evolution and Industry Maturation
- Most battery management systems (BMS) are fixed-function and built in-house by OEMs, limiting flexibility and choice.
- Energy storage is maturing into a specialized industry where companies focus on core expertise, like Nuvation on BMS, to achieve better and cheaper products.
