Powering the Clean Energy Future - GRAT Wind-Solar Hybrid Smart Control Valve for Remote Farmland Irrigation

Application Background

Against the backdrop of the global shift toward pollution-free and renewable clean energy, wind power is playing a critical role as a key component in achieving national carbon neutrality goals by 2060. In agricultural irrigation scenarios in remote areas, onshore wind power systems require highly reliable control equipment to withstand harsh environments and ensure stable operation. GRAT control valves are specifically designed for such applications, providing precise fluid control solutions to enhance the energy efficiency and sustainable operation of agricultural irrigation systems.

Operating Conditions

• Application Scenario: Wind power-driven agricultural irrigation systems
• Location: Agricultural areas in North China
• Medium: Irrigation water
• Size: DN65
• Valve Body: SUS304
• Connection: Flanged
• Control Signal: 4-20mA
• Power Supply: DC24V
• Nominal Pressure: 1.6MPa
• Medium Temperature: -10°C to +45°C

Product Advantages and Features

GRAT control valves offer the following core advantages for wind power-driven agricultural irrigation applications:
High-Precision Regulation and Control: With a regulation accuracy of ±0.5%, the valves ensure stable and uniform distribution of irrigation water flow, supporting optimized agricultural water usage.
Exceptional Environmental Adaptability: The valve body, made of SUS304 stainless steel, is corrosion-resistant and wear-resistant, enabling long-term stable operation in a wide temperature range of -10°C to +45°C and high-humidity environments. This makes it suitable for the variable climates of remote areas.
Integrated Remote Monitoring Functionality: Optional 4G communication module supports real-time monitoring and remote control via mobile devices, facilitating unmanned management and rapid response in remote irrigation areas.
Compatibility with Renewable Energy: The product can be adapted to hybrid wind-solar power supply systems, utilizing natural energy sources to enhance applicability in areas without grid coverage.

Performance Results

GRAT control valves have demonstrated outstanding performance in wind power-driven agricultural irrigation systems:

• Since their deployment in February 2024, the valves have operated continuously for over 18 months in remote areas of North China and southern coastal regions, maintaining a zero-failure record and significantly improving the reliability and productivity of irrigation systems.
• Customer feedback indicates that, compared to similar brands, GRAT control valves extend service life by approximately 20%, reducing replacement frequency and maintenance costs, thereby helping agricultural users achieve energy savings and cost reductions.
• High-precision control ensures the efficient use of water resources, supporting local agricultural sustainability while providing reliable technical support for clean energy applications.

This not only validates the product’s reliability but also highlights GRAT’s deep commitment to the clean energy sector. As the global energy transition accelerates, we are extending our field-proven control valve technology to broader applications: from vast wind power bases in the northwest to clean energy demonstration zones in the southeastern coastal regions, and from large-scale agricultural irrigation projects to smart water management systems. GRAT will continue to innovate, dedicated to providing long-life, low-failure-rate control products for the wind power and other clean energy industries, injecting sustained momentum into global low-carbon development.