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Hillcrest Energy Technologies develops advanced power conversion technologies and digital control systems for next-generation powertrains and grid-connected energy systems. The Canadian clean technology company is commercializing its proprietary Zero Voltage Switching, or ZVS, platform across applications that include AI data center power infrastructure, microgrids, electric vehicle powertrains, and grid-connected renewable energy systems.
Company news commonly covers ZVS product engineering, PCS1000 power conversion system development, customer and partner demonstration activity, commercialization structures such as CleanPath Distribution, and participation in power electronics markets. Updates also include capital actions, shares-for-debt transactions, exchange trading references for HEAT, HLRTF, and 7HI, and changes to Canadian venture issuer reporting practices.
Hillcrest (OTC:HLRTF) will attend APEC 2026 March 22-26 in San Antonio; VP Engineering Dr. Emanuel Serban will present on March 25 about bidirectional converters for microgrids.
The company also announced a Shares for Debt Offering of Units at $0.18 per Unit for up to $500,000; each Unit includes one share and one warrant exercisable at $0.20 for 12 months. Securities carry a statutory hold period of four months and one day and are not registered for sale in the United States.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB:HLRTF) released an investor interview (March 19, 2026) with CEO Don Currie detailing the firm's proprietary Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) platform and commercialization progress. The company described ZVS advantages for EVs, data centers, and renewables, and outlined demonstrations for the PCS1000 200 kW, 1000V inverter targeting >99% peak conversion efficiency and on schedule for June 2026.
The discussion covered validation work with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, compatibility with 800V DC data center architectures, and near-term customer/partner demonstrations.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB:HLRTF) confirmed its ZVS PCS1000 200 kW, 1000V inverter prototype remains on track for customer and partner demonstrations in June 2026 at facilities in Vancouver and Germany.
The PCS1000 targets >99% peak conversion efficiency, lower EMI, compact passives, modular scaling to 1.2 MW, OCP 800V data center alignment, and design compatibility with UL1741 grid‑interconnect requirements. The demonstration program has generated interest and active discussions with prospective customers across data center, energy storage and grid applications.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) operationalized CleanPath Distribution Inc in March 2026, an Indigenous-led Canadian corporation with Pasqua First Nation #79 holding 51% and Apeiron and Hillcrest each holding 24.5%. CleanPath will pursue government and other funding to commercialize Hillcrest's ZVS power conversion technology in Canada.
Hillcrest retains full ownership of ZVS intellectual property and leads technology development, manufacturing execution, and product certification. Two prototypes are in development targeting customer demonstration in Q2 2026.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF, CSE: HEAT) engaged Empire Market Ventures as an investor relations consultant and agreed to pay $100,000 USD for services from March 2, 2026 through June 2, 2026. CEO Don Currie will present live at the Clean Energy & Renewables Virtual Investor Conference on March 5, 2026. The company also granted 790,000 restricted share units (RSUs) to consultants that vest on performance and are subject to a four-month hold under exchange policy.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) appointed Otmar Bitsche as Vice President of European Business Development effective February 19, 2026. Bitsche retired from Porsche in December 2025 after leading e-mobility since 2012 and brings 30+ years in EV powertrains, battery systems, and fast charging.
Hillcrest reports its ZVS traction inverter reached 99.7% peak efficiency and >99% efficiency across 90% of the operating range in OEM testing, and says 2025 validation testing produced advanced commercial discussions with multiple global entities.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) executed an MOU on January 30, 2026 to jointly develop customized Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) inverter solutions for advanced materials processing and industrial applications.
The company highlighted its 200kW PCS1000 prototype, ZVS efficiency exceeding 99%, a planned demonstration in Q2 2026, and target markets with combined addressable value above US$180 billion by 2030.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) engaged Martin City Studios, LLC under an investor relations agreement dated January 28, 2026. The Consultant will deliver pre-recorded interviews and distribution across radio and digital financial platforms from January 29, 2026 through July 29, 2026.
The Company agreed to pay $6,000 USD for the Services, performed by Ellis Martin and conducted at the Company's direction.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) provided a 2026 commercialization update highlighting a $3.0M strategic investment from Pasqua First Nation, completion of a private placement that raised ~$4.4M and settled $2.8M of debt, and the planned Q2 2026 customer demonstrations for the ZVS PCS1000 (200kW, 1000V) power conversion system. The company says ZVS efficiency exceeds 99%, the 200kW module scales to 1.2MW, and the collaboration with PFN and Apeiron targets Canadian manufacturing and market access. Hillcrest also granted 7,583,333 RSUs to executives and is pursuing government grants to fund commercialization.
Hillcrest Energy Technologies (OTCQB: HLRTF) completed Phase 1 of a technology evaluation with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier on December 30, 2025, demonstrating conversion of half-bridge power modules to enable Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) for EV inverter applications.
Key metrics: commercial prototypes achieved up to 99.7% efficiency, system-level gains up to 6% at low-power WLTP points, and ZVS PCS1000 specs of 200kW | 1000V with >99% efficiency; A-sample prototypes targeted in Q2 2026. A white paper cites component cost reductions up to 75%, weight down 4x and volume down 3.3x for ZVS-optimized inductors.