# Hillcrest Energy Technologies

Type: Company (HLRTF)

Source: Climate Intelligence Brief — https://getclimatebrief.com/entity/hillcrest-energy-technologies
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## Timeline

- **2026-Q3**: Validation Phase — Commencement of field testing and performance validation for industrial partners.
- **2026-06-30**: Prototype Delivery — Targeted completion and delivery of the ZVS PCS1000 prototype.
- **2026-06-30**: PCS1000 Prototype — Target date for the completion of the ZVS PCS1000 power conversion system prototype.
- **2026-03-19**: Commercialization Update — CEO Don Currie outlines the roadmap for market entry in investor interview.
- **2026-03-17**: Schedule Confirmation — Hillcrest confirms ZVS PCS1000 prototype development is on track.
- **2026**: Pilot Programs — Expected commencement of field testing with Tier 1 automotive and grid partners.
- **2024-Q4**: R&D Validation — Completion of core ZVS algorithm testing and laboratory validation.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Hillcrest Energy Advances ZVS Inverter Commercialization for EV Markets
2026-03-19 15:42:10 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Hillcrest Energy Technologies CEO Don Currie has outlined the commercialization path for the company's Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) technology, a breakthrough in power conversion. The firm remains on track for its PCS1000 prototype in June 2026, targeting significant efficiency gains in electric vehicle and grid storage applications.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/hillcrest-energy-zvs-technology-commercialization

### Hillcrest Energy Confirms June 2026 Milestone for ZVS PCS1000 Prototype
2026-03-17 15:02:27 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Hillcrest Energy Technologies has reaffirmed its development timeline for the ZVS PCS1000, a high-efficiency power conversion system prototype slated for June 2026. The technology leverages Zero Voltage Switching to significantly reduce energy loss and heat in power electronics for grid and industrial applications.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/hillcrest-energy-zvs-pcs1000-prototype-june-2026

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