Hillcrest Energy signs key partnership with BC Hydro subsidiary Powertech for Grid inverter testing [Video]

James Bolen, the Chief Commercialization Officer of Hillcrest Energy Technologies, joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share exciting news about the company’s collaboration agreement with Powertech Labs. Powertech Labs, a 100%-owned subsidiary of BC Hydro, is based in Surrey, British Columbia, and boasts over 200 employees. Under this agreement, Powertech Labs will provide testing and consulting services to support Hillcrest in the development and validation of its ZVS inverter technology for grid-connected applications.

Bolen expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, emphasizing that partnering with Powertech Labs represents a significant step forward in bringing Hillcrest’s grid inverter technologies to market. Leveraging Powertech Labs’ state-of-the-art test facilities, experienced experts, and extensive industry relationships, Hillcrest aims to accelerate the development and validation process for its ZVS technology. Hillcrest’s ZVS (Zero Voltage Switching) technology is poised to set a new industry standard for grid-connected power inverters. With its focus on unparalleled efficiency, performance, and reliability, …