# The Unique Challenges of Global Power with Mike Gallagher, CEO of AMPS Advanced Modular Power Systems

- Show: [Tough Tech Vets](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets)
- Published: 2024-12-09
- Length: 47m
- Episode: 2
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m
- Listen: https://share.transistor.fm/s/c3944f5f

## Summary

Mike Gallagher, CEO of AMPS (Advanced Modular Power Systems), explains how his team developed a grid-forming battery system to stabilize remote diesel generators in harsh environments like the Middle East. He details the transition from a garage prototype to early production, highlighting the use of EPC inverters and LG batteries, and the challenges of navigating international supply chains and UL certification. Gallagher discusses the strategic decision to lease units to oil companies in Oman and Iraq, proving the technology's value by reducing fuel consumption by 50% and improving uptime, while outlining plans for scaling production and expanding into markets like Alaska and Ecuador.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=0) Introduction: Mike Gallagher and AMPS
- [0:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=35) The Origin Story and Technical Design of AMPS
- [9:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=542) Global Deployment and Field Testing in the Middle East
- [14:13](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=853) Supply Chain Strategy and Component Sourcing
- [17:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=1073) Geopolitical Risks and Regulatory Certification
- [24:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=1478) Sales Cycles and Customer Engagement in Oil & Gas
- [28:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=1716) Service Models and Scaling Operations
- [32:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=1950) Future Applications and Market Expansion
- [37:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=2278) Funding Strategy and Avoiding Dilution
- [40:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/tough-tech-vets/2024-12-09-the-unique-challenges-of-global-power-with-mike-gallagher-ceo-of-amps-advanced-m#t=2411) Veteran Advice: Blind Spots and Team Dynamics

## Topics

- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Certification & compliance](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/certification-and-compliance)
- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Fundraising & investors](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fundraising)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- AMPS (company)
- EPC (company)
- LG (company)
- Sempra (company)
- Duke Energy (company)
- Starcube (company)
- The MisFits (company)

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