Core Insights - Hillcrest Energy Technologies has published a technical white paper detailing the advantages of its Zero Voltage Switching (ZVS) technology in power inductor design, highlighting significant cost savings and size reductions [1][2][5] Market Context - AC filter inductors account for 15-25% of total system cost and volume in grid-connected power systems, presenting a critical component challenge [2][10] - The global power electronics market is projected to exceed $50 billion by 2030, indicating substantial commercial opportunities for efficiency improvements in core components [2] Research Methodology - The analysis compared conventional inductor designs with ZVS-optimized alternatives in 200 kW power range applications, focusing on LC and LCL filter topologies [3][4] Performance Analysis - ZVS-optimized inductors showed a 75% cost reduction, 4x weight reduction, and 3.3x volume reduction compared to conventional designs [5] - The ZVS systems achieved 45% lower total inductor losses, with copper losses reduced by 40% and core losses by 2.5x [5][6] Industry Applications - The research has applications in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, grid-tied renewable energy systems, and energy storage applications, where reduced component footprint and improved efficiency are critical [7][12] Commercial Development - Hillcrest is transitioning from technology development to commercial deployment, establishing Centers of Excellence for various applications [12] - The company is collaborating with Ocean Batteries to develop a 200kVA | 800V ZVS inverter prototype for marine shore power applications, targeting the European energy storage market [13] Strategic Partnerships - Hillcrest is engaged in a technology evaluation project with a global Tier 1 automotive supplier to assess the integration of ZVS technology into next-generation electric vehicle inverters [14] - The company has completed customer demonstrations showing its ZVS traction inverter prototype achieving up to 99.7% efficiency [15] Strategic Financing - Hillcrest announced a CDN $4.25 million private placement from a strategic investor, which would result in the investor holding approximately 19.9% of the company's shares [20] - The company is actively pursuing additional funding opportunities, including potential licensing arrangements [22]