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Hillcrest Energy Technologies Confirms ZVS PCS1000 Prototype on Track for June 2026

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Mar 17, 2026 · 08:30 HEAT · 0.155 Hillcrest Energy Technologies Ltd.
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Executive Summary

  • Hillcrest Energy Technologies confirmed that its PCS1000 Grid Power Conversion System prototype remains on schedule for demonstration in June 2026 at facilities in Vancouver, BC and Germany.
  • The 200 kW, 1000 V inverter is designed to achieve >99% peak conversion efficiency, lower EMI, and modular scalability up to 1.2 MW, targeting OCP‑800V data‑center power architecture and UL1741 certification.
  • Demonstration interest is strong, with active discussions underway with prospective customers and strategic partners across data‑center, energy‑storage, microgrid, and other grid‑connected markets.

Key Details

  • Prototype Schedule: PCS1000 prototype to be ready for customer and partner demonstrations in June 2026 (Vancouver & Systematec GmbH, Germany).
  • Technical Specs: 200 kW, 1000 V inverter; >99% peak conversion efficiency vs. industry standard 95‑98%; reduced electromagnetic interference; compact passive components; modular architecture supporting up to 1.2 MW load.
  • Target Standards & Markets: Aligned with Open Compute Project (OCP) 800 V data‑center sidecar power architecture; designed for UL1741 certification (North American grid interconnection standard).
  • Application Scope: Suitable for stationary and grid‑connected applications, including energy storage systems, microgrids, and critical infrastructure.
  • Customer & Partner Interest: Significant interest generated; ongoing discussions with multiple parties in data‑center, energy‑storage, and broader grid‑connected sectors regarding demonstration opportunities.
  • CEO Quote: “Approaching this milestone is an important step toward commercial readiness… we look forward to demonstrating its performance to customers and partners at our facilities in Vancouver and Germany.” – Don Currie, CEO & Director.

Notable Quotes

“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, CEO and Director, Hillcrest Energy Technologies.

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