HikoTerra, innovator in mobile integrated power solutions, announced today that its H⁴ Hybrid Power System has been nominated for a 2026 DAME Design Award in the Electronic & Electrical Systems category. The H⁴ is one of 74 products shortlisted from 153 entries in the 35th edition of the awards.
Developed in-house, the battery-first H⁴ integrates inverters, batteries, chargers and controls in a modular system. Boatbuilders and installers can configure the rack to suit a vessel’s available space and power requirements. Internal connections between the modules reduce the need for external cabling.
“We designed the H⁴ to make onboard power easier to install and easier to use,” said Mark Harnett, CEO of HikoTerra. “A builder can configure the system to fit the boat, and an owner can spend more time at anchor with the generator off. It means a great deal to our team to see the DAME jury recognize the engineering behind those practical gains.”
The H⁴ inverter is now rated at 12 kW, up 20% from 10 kW. With three inverters, the system’s maximum inverter output rises from 30 kW to 36 kW.
Metstrade will announce the winners on November 17 during the official opening at RAI Amsterdam. Visitors can see the H⁴ in the DAME Design Awards showcase in Hall 13 and visit HikoTerra at stand 02.129 during the November 17-19 show.
For more information about HikoTerra and its power solutions, please visit www.hikoterra.com.
About HikoTerra
Power Concepts NZ is now HikoTerra. The company is working at the leading edge of power electronics to develop integrated energy storage and supply solutions. HikoTerra has been quietly working on the project for some time and is now set for a phase of rapid expansion, introducing its technology to the market with the support of experienced founders, investors and leaders with a history of success. Founder and CTO Chris Fotherby is one of New Zealand’s leading engineers. Fotherby was CTO at Navman for many years and solved complex engineering problems to allow Navman to bring market leading technology to the world, critically at a cost that was able to transform the GPS and marine electronics industry. Over the last decade Fotherby has been applying his talent to making power electronics more efficient. In addition, co-founder and investor Sir Peter Maire also has decades of proven experience in bringing technology from New Zealand to world markets.
