Hillcrest Energy signs agreement in principle with AI Hub of Innovation for BESS pilot, datacenter access

• Hillcrest Energy Technologies signed a non-binding agreement in principle dated July 20, 2026 with AI Hub of Innovation to enter Canada’s AI datacenter ecosystem.
• Planned deliverables include an operational BESS pilot at AHI’s Alberta campus to validate PCS1000 efficiency and BMS integration toward certification.
• AHI will provide access to its datacenter tenant network to evaluate PCS1000 for 800V DC “sidecar” power conversion.
• Deployment of the 130 kW/250 kWh/800V LFP BESS pilot is targeted for 2028, subject to a definitive joint development agreement and funding.
• CleanPath Distribution, Hillcrest’s Indigenous-led commercialization channel, is a named party to the agreement.

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