Valve Applications in the New Energy Industry

Supporting the Transition to Clean, Efficient, and Renewable Power

 

The shift to sustainable energy demands valves that can operate in advanced, often extreme conditions—such as ultra-pure systems, high temperatures, and renewable storage cycles. From hydrogen to solar thermal to grid-scale battery systems, precision and durability are essential.


Energy Storage Systems (ESS)

Controlling Thermal & Flow Dynamics in Battery and Hydrogen Storage

Applications include flow batteries, liquid cooling for lithium-ion systems, and hydrogen storage/distribution

Requires tight shut-off, corrosion resistance, and fire-safe design

Ideal Valve Types:
Ball Valves, Diaphragm Valves, Hydrogen-Compatible Globe Valves, Solenoid Valves


Hydrogen Production & Distribution

Precision Handling of a Volatile, Light Gas

Valves operate in electrolysis units, compressors, pipelines, and storage tanks

Key requirements: hydrogen compatibility (H₂ embrittlement resistance), tight shutoff, and leak prevention

Ideal Valve Types:
High-Pressure Ball Valves, Bellows-Sealed Globe Valves, Safety Relief Valves


Solar Thermal Power Plants (CSP)

Managing High-Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids

Used in molten salt loops and thermal oil systems

Must resist scaling, thermal expansion, and offer precise throttling

Ideal Valve Types:
High-Temperature Globe Valves, Plug Valves, Control Valves

Solar Thermal Power Plants (CSP)

Managing High-Temperature Heat Transfer Fluids

Used in molten salt loops and thermal oil systems

Must resist scaling, thermal expansion, and offer precise throttling

Ideal Valve Types:
High-Temperature Globe Valves, Plug Valves, Control Valves

Photovoltaic (PV) Module Manufacturing

Ultra-Pure Flow in Solar Cell Production

Involves chemical etching, rinsing, and doping processes

Requires high-purity, leak-proof, and corrosion-resistant valves

Ideal Valve Types:
Diaphragm Valves, PTFE-Lined Ball Valves, Sanitary Valves

Wind Power (Onshore & Offshore)

Flow & Pressure Control for Cooling and Lubrication Systems

Valves used in gear oil lines, hydraulic pitch systems, and generator cooling

Must withstand vibration, weather exposure, and remote actuation

Ideal Valve Types:
Check Valves, Solenoid Valves, Compact Ball Valves


Nuclear Power (Fission & Fusion)

High-Integrity Valves for Critical Safety Systems

Used in reactor coolant loops, containment isolation, emergency systems

Demands radiation resistance, safety-class certifications, and zero leakage

Ideal Valve Types:
Nuclear-Grade Globe Valves, Pressure-Seal Gate Valves, Bellows-Sealed Valves


Geothermal Energy Systems

Corrosion-Resistant Valves for High-Salinity Steam

Applied in steam separators, injection wells, and brine handling

Requires high-pressure tolerance and resistance to mineral scaling

Ideal Valve Types:
Stainless Steel Gate Valves, Slurry-Resistant Ball Valves, Globe Valves


Bioenergy / Biogas Plants

Reliable Operation in Gritty, Moist Environments

Controls anaerobic digestion gases and sludge

Valves must prevent fouling, resist gas corrosion, and offer easy maintenance

Ideal Valve Types:
Knife Gate Valves, Plug Valves, Rubber-Seated Butterfly Valves


Summary Table

New Energy Sector

Key Requirements

Recommended Valve Types

Energy Storage (ESS)

  • Fire-safe

  • tight shut-off

  • cycle durability

  • Ball Valve

  • Diaphragm Valve

  • Solenoid Valve

  •  Globe Valve

Hydrogen Systems

  • Leak-free

  • H₂ embrittlement resistance

  • HP Ball Valve

  • Bellows Globe Valve

  • Relief Valve

Solar Thermal (CSP)

  • High temp resistance

  • throttling

  • HT Globe Valve

  • Control Valve

  • Plug Valve

PV Manufacturing

  • Ultra-pure

  • corrosion-resistant

  • Diaphragm Valve

  • PTFE Lined Valve

  • Sanitary Valve

Wind Turbines

  • Compact

  • vibration-proof

  • remote control

  • Check Valve

  • Compact Ball Valve

  • Solenoid Valve

Nuclear Power

  • Safety-critical

  • radiation-resistant

  • Bellows-Sealed Valve

  • Pressure-Seal Gate Valve

  • Globe Valve

Geothermal Plants

  • Scaling & brine corrosion resistance

  • SS Gate Valve

  • Slurry Ball Valve

  • Globe Valve

Biogas / Biomass Plants

  • Sludge handling

  • gas resistance

  • Knife Gate Valve

  • Plug Valve

  • Rubber Butterfly Valve