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Hillcrest says PCS1000 ZVS inverter on track for June

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 17, 2026 · 18:31 HEAT · 0.158 Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd
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Executive Summary

  • Hillcrest Energy Technologies confirms its ZVS PCS1000 grid power conversion system prototype is on schedule for customer and partner demonstrations in June 2026.
  • The 200-kilowatt, 1,000-volt inverter prototype utilizes proprietary zero voltage switching (ZVS) technology to achieve greater than 99% peak conversion efficiency, significantly outperforming the industry standard of 95-98%.
  • The system is designed to align with the Open Compute Project (OCP) 800V data centre sidecar power architecture and is being developed to meet UL1741 certification requirements for North American grid interconnection.

Key Details

  • Prototype Status: The ZVS PCS1000 remains on track for demonstrations in June 2026 at Hillcrest’s facility in Vancouver, B.C., and at Systematec GmbH’s facility in Germany.
  • Technical Specifications:
    • Power Rating: 200-kilowatt, 1,000-volt inverter.
    • Efficiency: Greater than 99% peak conversion efficiency (vs. 95-98% industry standard).
    • Performance Benefits: Materially lower electromagnetic interference (EMI), more compact passive components, and scalable modular architecture.
    • Capacity: Scalable modular architecture supports loads up to 1.2 megawatts.
  • Market Alignment:
    • Designed to align with the Open Compute Project (OCP) 800V data centre sidecar power architecture.
    • Targets high-density AI data centre infrastructure requiring high-efficiency, low-EMI AC-DC power conversion.
    • Compatible with UL1741 certification requirements for grid interconnection of distributed energy resources.
  • Application Scope: Grid-connected applications including energy storage systems, microgrids, and critical infrastructure.
  • Commercial Interest: Active discussions underway with prospective customers and strategic partners across data centre, energy storage, and grid-connected markets regarding demonstration opportunities.

Notable Quotes

  • "Approaching this milestone is an important step toward commercial readiness. The PCS1000 represents years of engineering work, and we look forward to demonstrating its performance to customers and partners at our facilities in Vancouver and Germany." — Don Currie, Chief Executive Officer and Director
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