What comes after lithium-ion batteries? In this episode of The Watt Hour, host William Hadala sits down with Antonio Baclig, CEO of Inlyte Energy, to discuss the future of long-duration energy storage, grid modernization, and how emerging battery technologies could transform the way the world stores and uses energy. Antonio shares insights into Inlyte Energy's innovative approach to iron-sodium battery technology, the challenges facing renewable energy integration, the need f

In this video, William Michael Hadala Jr. — Chief Strategy Officer at American Lithium Energy — breaks down why so many U.S. battery startups have failed, what the Asian competition figured out that we didn't, and what a 20-year-old Made in USA battery manufacturer that actually ships product looks like. ⚡ WHAT WE COVER: → Why Enevate, 24M, and other U.S. battery startups failed → How CATL, Samsung SDI, and LG run TWO product lines — and why it works → Why Tesla won on manufa

Four astronauts are flying around the Moon right now — kept alive by batteries most people have never heard of. In this video I break down exactly how lithium-ion power systems work across every domain of space exploration: crewed missions like Artemis II, the 8,000+ satellites orbiting Earth, lunar surface infrastructure, and future planetary missions. I'm William Hadala, Chief Strategy Officer at American Lithium Energy (ALE). Our battery cells are already in orbit, certifi

American Lithium Energy (ALE) delivers NDAA-compliant, U.S.-manufactured battery systems engineered for defense eVTOL, directed energy weapons, and autonomous aerial systems. In this briefing, ALE Chief Strategy Officer William Michael Hadala Jr. walks through the full defense energy storage capability — from cell-level performance to full-system integration — and explains why battery technology is the most critical bottleneck in the electrification of modern defense aviation

What powers your phone, aircraft, satellites, robots, and modern infrastructure? In this first episode of The Watt Hour for 2026, American Lithium Energy’s Chief Strategy Officer, William Hadala, breaks down the true foundation of modern energy storage—the lithium-ion battery cell. This episode covers: What a battery cell really is (and why it matters) A simple history of lithium-ion technology How batteries evolved from consumer electronics to aerospace and advanced systems

The next war won’t be decided by missiles—it’ll be decided by batteries. From drones and directed-energy weapons to satellites and submarines, every system depends on stored energy. In this episode, we break down why U.S.-made battery cells are more than just components—they’re strategic assets. Learn how domestic production defines mission readiness, why foreign-made cells are becoming a liability, and what the Pentagon’s 2027 NDAA ban really means for defense, aerospace, an

In Episode 19 of The Watt Hour, host William Hadala takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of American Lithium Energy's...

Episode 18 of The Watt Hour explores “The Golden Dome”—a planet-scale security fabric powered by Made-in-USA energy storage, microgrids,...

In this episode of The Watt Hour , host William Hadala sits down with Tanner Yackley, a former MQ9 UAV sensors operator and founder of...

In Episode 15 of The Watt Hour, we explore how in-situ logistics and additive manufacturing technology are redefining energy, defense,...

In this episode of The Watt Hour, we dive into geothermal energy—Earth’s unseen power grid—and how it can transform the future of clean...

In Episode 13 of The Watt Hour, William Hadala explores why hyperscale AI data centers could break the internet—and why the future...

In Episode 12 of The Watt Hour, we take you inside American Lithium Energy (ALE)—who we are, what we do, and why our story matters for...

In Episode 11 of The Watt Hour, we sit down with Russ Van Der Werff to explore the groundbreaking technology of High Altitude Platform...

Discover how delivering military capabilities as a service is transforming defense readiness, speed, and innovation. In this episode of...

In the 21st century, wars won’t be fought just with steel and fire — they’ll be won with electrons. Delivered at speed. Stored safely....

Episode 8 – Securing the Skies: Powering Drones and Defending America with U.S. Battery Manufacturing explores the urgent need for...

In Episode 7 of The Watt Hour, we take you on a journey that begins with the raw power of lithium and extends all the way to the stars....

In this episode, we explore the shifting landscape of UAV systems in modern warfare and the critical role of power infrastructure in...

ock legend Tony King shares his journey from music icons to military-grade tech in Episode 5 of The Watt Hour. Can a rock star power the future?