Renewable Energy & IoT Valve Control Solution

I. Solution Overview

Smart Valve Automation for Remote and Distributed Applications

The Renewable Energy & IoT Valve Control Solution integrates renewable energy supply, electric valve automation, field instrumentation, wireless communication, remote monitoring, and cloud-based data management into a unified system.

For field applications where conventional power supply or wired communication may be limited, renewable energy sources can be selected according to local conditions. The system supports solar power, wind power, hydropower, and other renewable energy sources.

Combined with electric valves, control equipment, DTU/RTU communication devices, and an IoT monitoring platform, the solution enables field equipment to be connected to a remote control and monitoring system.

Operators can remotely access equipment status and operating data through the network, while the overall system can be configured according to different site conditions, communication requirements, monitoring parameters, and control functions.

Key System Capabilities

• Renewable energy power supply
• Electric valve automation
• Field data acquisition
• Wireless communication
• Remote valve monitoring and control
• Cloud platform connectivity
• Historical data management
• Fault and operating information monitoring
• Third-party system integration
• Configurable control functions

II. Renewable Energy Powered Valve Automation

Flexible Power Supply for Field Valve Control

The system can use different renewable energy sources according to the available resources and operating conditions at the installation site.

Solar power, wind power, hydropower, and other renewable energy sources can be incorporated into the power supply system.

This renewable energy supply can be combined with electric actuators, valves, control cabinets, communication equipment, and field instruments to create a complete field automation configuration.

Configurations shown in the solution include:

• Mobile Phone Controlled Electric Actuated Gate Valve
• Mobile Phone Wireless Controlled Electric Actuated Gate Valve
• Mobile Phone Controlled Electric Actuated Butterfly Valve
• Split-Type Electric Butterfly Valve
• Split-Type Electric Gate Valve
• Solar-Powered Remote Control Box

Different configurations can be selected according to valve type, installation conditions, communication requirements, and required control functions.

III. Wind-Solar Hybrid Intelligent System

3.1、Integrated Energy, Actuator and Remote Control

The wind-solar hybrid intelligent system combines renewable energy management with valve automation, field instrumentation, communication, and remote control.

The system can be configured around five main functions.

3.2、Multiple Renewable Energy Supply

Power can be supplied by wind, solar, hydropower, and other renewable energy sources according to local conditions.

This provides flexibility when configuring the power supply for field equipment installed in different environments.

3.3、Intelligent Energy Management

The system provides management of on-site power generation and battery storage.

Operating information such as charging status, low voltage, overcurrent, and fault information can be monitored to support system operation and management.

3.4、Intelligent Actuator Control

The actuator control system can execute operating commands and provide different control functions according to the selected configuration.

Available functions shown in the system include percentage control, fault alarm, ESD emergency shutdown, and remote data upload.

3.5、Linkage Intelligent Control

The system can connect electric valves with different field instruments to support coordinated monitoring and control.

According to the connected instrumentation, parameters such as flow, temperature, pressure, and water level can be monitored.

Field equipment can then be controlled according to the configured operating requirements.

3.6、Remote Control

Remote communication can be configured according to site conditions and network availability.

Supported communication methods shown in the system include:

GPRS / 4G / 5G / WiFi / LoRa

This enables field equipment to communicate with remote monitoring and control systems without relying solely on conventional wired communication.

IV. Industrial IoT Remote Monitoring

4.1、Connect Field Equipment to Remote Operations

The industrial IoT network provides the communication link between field equipment and remote monitoring systems.

Valves, electric control cabinets, field instruments, and communication devices can be connected to the IoT network, allowing operating information to be transmitted from the field to the remote monitoring platform.

Depending on the system configuration, supported communication methods include:

• WiFi
• LoRa
• NB-IoT
• GPRS
• 4G
• 5G

The network can be selected according to site conditions, communication distance, available infrastructure, and project requirements.

4.2、Remote Equipment Monitoring

The system can collect and transmit different types of field information, including:

• Valve position
• Pressure
• Temperature
• Flow rate
• Battery status
• Operating records
• Fault logs

This information can be transmitted to the cloud platform for centralized monitoring and data management.

V. IoT Data & Control Platform

5.1、From Field Data Collection to Cloud-Based Management

The IoT platform connects field devices with remote data monitoring and control functions.

The system supports data acquisition from instruments and valves, remote equipment control, historical data management, report generation, and real-time data transmission.

5.2、Data Collection and Equipment Control

The system can collect operating information from connected field equipment and instruments.

According to the project configuration, operators can monitor system status and execute control functions through the remote platform.

5.3、Historical Data

Historical operating information can be stored and queried, providing access to previous equipment and process data.

5.4、Report Generation

Collected data can be organized into reports for system management and operating records.

5.5、Real-Time Data Transmission

The system supports real-time data transmission through communication networks including 4G and 5G.

5.6、Third-Party System Integration

Data can be connected to third-party platforms and control systems according to the required project architecture.

5.7、Emergency and Monitoring Functions

The system can incorporate functions such as:

• ESD emergency shutdown
• Video monitoring
• Equipment status monitoring
• Fault information
• Remote control

Communication interfaces and protocols can be selected according to the required system configuration, including Modbus and RS-485 communication.

VI. DTU & RTU Field Communication

6.1、Flexible Communication and Control Architecture

DTU and RTU devices can be incorporated into the system according to the required field communication and control architecture.

6.2、DTU — Data Transmission Unit

DTU equipment provides a communication link between field equipment and remote systems.

It can be used for data transmission, industrial Ethernet communication, and connection with cloud or third-party data platforms according to the project configuration.

6.3、RTU — Remote Terminal Unit

RTU equipment can be used for field data acquisition and control.

The configurations shown in the system support digital and analog signal connections, including DI, DO, and 4–20 mA analog signals.

This allows the RTU to connect with valves, sensors, instruments, and other field equipment.

6.4、Power and Communication Configuration

Different field configurations can use suitable power and network connections according to project requirements.

The system information includes power supply configurations such as:

AC 220V–380V / DC 24V

Together with field communication equipment and the cloud platform, DTU and RTU devices form part of the connection between field equipment and remote monitoring operations.

VII. How the Solution Works

From Renewable Energy to Remote Valve Control

The solution connects renewable energy generation, electric valves, field instruments, communication equipment, and remote monitoring into an integrated system.

A typical system architecture can be represented as:

Renewable Energy Supply
↓
Energy Management & Power Supply
↓
Electric Valves & Field Instruments
↓
DTU / RTU & Communication Equipment
↓
GPRS / 4G / 5G / WiFi / LoRa / NB-IoT
↓
Cloud Platform
↓
Web / Mobile Monitoring & Control

At the field level, the renewable energy system provides the required power supply for the configured equipment.

Electric valves and field instruments perform valve operation and collect process information.

DTU or RTU equipment provides the communication and data connection between field devices and the remote system.

Operating information is then transmitted through the selected communication network to the monitoring platform.

Through the platform, operators can access field information and execute configured remote monitoring and control functions.

VIII. Application Scenarios

8.1、Flexible Automation for Different Field Applications

The Renewable Energy & IoT Valve Control Solution can be configured for different applications requiring field valve automation, renewable energy supply, wireless communication, and remote monitoring.

The available project materials show applications in agricultural irrigation, aquaculture, water treatment, and port terminal systems.

8.2、Agricultural Irrigation

Solar-powered electric valves can be integrated with wireless communication and remote control systems for agricultural and irrigation applications.

This configuration enables electric valves installed at field locations to be connected to the control system without relying solely on conventional power and wired communication infrastructure.

The project materials include actual applications of solar-powered electric valves in agriculture and irrigation.

8.3、Aquaculture Farms

Solar-powered wireless control systems can be used to connect equipment distributed throughout aquaculture facilities.

Depending on the connected field instruments, parameters such as water level, flow, temperature, and other operating information can be incorporated into the monitoring system.

The project materials show an actual solar-powered wireless control system used at an aquaculture farm.

8.4、Water Treatment

For water treatment applications, electric valves, control cabinets, instruments, and communication equipment can be connected through the industrial IoT network.

Field operating information can be transmitted to the monitoring platform through the selected communication network.

Depending on the system configuration and connected instruments, monitored information can include valve position, pressure, temperature, flow rate, equipment status, operating records, and fault information.

8.5、Port Terminal Systems

Wireless communication and remote control can also be applied to distributed equipment at port terminals.

The available project materials show a wireless spray system at a port terminal, using remote communication and control technology for field equipment.

The communication configuration can be selected according to the project conditions and available network infrastructure.

IX. Project Reference

Tianjin Salt Lake IoT Monitoring and Control Project

The available project materials show the application of renewable energy equipment and an IoT monitoring and control system at the Tianjin Salt Lake Project.

Field installations incorporate solar-powered equipment, while the IoT monitoring and control software platform provides a centralized interface for system information and equipment management.

The project demonstrates the integration of several parts of the overall solution:

• Renewable energy power supply
• Field equipment
• Communication technology
• IoT connectivity
• Remote monitoring
• Software platform

By connecting field installations with the monitoring platform, the system creates an integrated architecture from on-site equipment to remote operation and data management.

X. System Configuration

Configure the Solution Around Your Project

The final system configuration depends on the actual application, field environment, available energy source, valves, instrumentation, communication network, and required control functions.

Different projects can therefore use different combinations of renewable energy supply, electric valves, DTU/RTU equipment, wireless communication, and remote monitoring functions.

For project evaluation, the following information can help determine an appropriate configuration:

• Application or project type
• Valve type and size
• Electric actuator requirements
• Quantity of valves
• Available field power supply
• Renewable energy requirements
• Solar or wind power conditions
• Field instruments
• Parameters to be monitored
• Communication requirements
• Available network
• Remote valve control requirements
• ESD requirements
• Cloud platform requirements
• Third-party system integration requirements
• Site conditions
• Project drawings or technical specifications