Why do our clients choose to work with us?
At Valen, our greatest achievements come through collaboration. We believe that the best energy solutions are those that arise from a shared commitment to solving real-world challenges together. By combining our deep expertise with your unique needs, we create power solutions that are more than just reliable—they’re transformative. Together, we’re driving the transition to renewables, delivering resilient, forward-thinking systems that empower communities and ensure a sustainable future.
Our Mission
"Valen’ mission is to empower communities with resilient, sustainable energy solutions through collaboration and expertise. We’re dedicated to driving the transition to renewables by delivering power systems that address real-world challenges and create lasting impact."
Our Mission
Supporting a growing network of smart assets is Valen Utilities' proprietary site management system - a software that brings together all assets for a truly seamless monitoring and control experience.
Our Values
Valen represents the shared philosophy of both our Valen Power and Valen Utilities business units. This philosophy underpins our day-to-day operations and our broader business goals.
Understanding
Understanding our clients' needs and challenges, fostering genuine connections.
VALUE IN ACTION
At Valen, we prioritise understanding over pitching. We engage in open dialogue, carefully listening to our clients’ needs. After thoughtfully summarising their challenges, we propose tailored solutions, clearly demonstrating how these address our clients’ specific concerns. Our team remains accessible and responsive, ensuring clients always have a knowledgeable partner to turn to when needed.
Agility
Quickly adapting to changing business landscapes and client demands.
VALUE IN ACTION
Valen excels in agile, innovative energy storage solutions for the unique Australian market. Our
nimble approach allows us to collaborate closely with clients, swiftly executing projects, learning from each experience, and adapting our products to meet changing requirements. We’re committed to flexible, responsive service, ensuring our clients succeed in this dynamic industry
Commitment
Dedicated to long-term client relationships and achieving shared goals
VALUE IN ACTION
Valen stands by our customers throughout theira system’s year lifespan. We power mission-critical infrastructure, understanding the complexities that can affect performance. Our expertise allows us to navigate challenges as they arise, ensuring your outcomes are realized. We’re committed to your success, from installation through the entire service life of your system.
Reliability
Consistently delivering quality results, building trust through dependable service
VALUE IN ACTION
With 25 years of Australian experience, Valen offers proprietary, high-quality battery solutions. Our customers enjoy a reliable, streamlined experience throughout their journey. Our dedicated sales representatives provide expert pre-sales support, while our responsive customer service team ensures continued assistance post-sale. We pride ourselves on being approachable, helpful, and attentive to our clients’ needs.
Determination
Persevering to solve challenges of our customers with unwavering resolve.
VALUE IN ACTION
When faced with battery failures, project delays, or other product-related challenges, Valen responds with unwavering determination. We’ll go the extra mile, whether it means visiting remote sites, conducting thorough evaluations, or devising creative solutions. Our commitment is resolute: we’ll always strive to make things right, ensuring customer satisfaction through innovative problem-solving and dedicated service.
History
The Valen Story
From humble beginnings as a security component and battery supply store in Cape Town to an emerging global leader in renewable energy storage systems today, Valen Power has been delivering outstanding power solutions for over 40 years.
Established in South Africa in 1981 under the Regal Eltro brand, the Valen business remains under the guidance of founder Philip Daries. Philip first shared his extensive energy storage and battery industry knowledge with the Australian market in the 90s, operating from a distribution outlet in Lake Cargelligo – a regional NSW town that was to be the catalyst for Valen’s future expansion.
The 2000s brought significant growth as the business expanded under the Regal Electro banner into new premises in Victoria and New Zealand. As word spread of the company’s expertise and quality energy storage solutions, the business outgrew its original head office and commissioned a new purpose-built facility in Lake Cargelligo, rebranding several flagship products to Valen Power along the way.
The establishment of a Sydney logistics centre in 2018 and increasing demand for complex, pre-engineered solutions was the trigger that led to the business moving forward in the market as Valen Power.
In recent years, we have partnered with category giants such as Rio Tinto, Queensland Rail, Snowy Hydro, Energy Australia, Tasnetworks and more, integrating customised, cost-effective and efficient energy storage solutions into commercial operations all over Australia and New Zealand.
Valen Power’s future as a critical energy system designer looks bright as we maintain our focus on delivering efficient battery storage and renewable energy systems for our clients in the mining, infrastructure, utilities, communications and commercial sectors.
In 2024, Valen embarked on its next phase of growth with the creation of Valen Utilities, a new business unit established to support the transition to renewable energy. Built on the technical expertise and innovation that has defined Valen for decades, Valen Utilities is committed to designing, building, and supplying complex power assets and energy storage systems.
Valen Utilities delivers a wide range of advanced solutions, including stand-alone power systems, community batteries, and modular solar systems, tailored to meet the growing demands of renewable energy infrastructure. Linking these assets is our Proprietary Site Management System – a software that brings together all assets for a truly seamless monitoring and control experience. This dedicated unit positions Valen as a leader in supporting Australia and New Zealand’s transition to a more sustainable and resilient energy future.
Meet the Team
Philip Daries
Founder
Valen is directed by this highly determined leader; Philip has worked tirelessly since 1999 to bring Valen to where it is today. His innovative style and vast industry knowledge have already changed the battery & energy storage industry in Australia. Developing highly competitive and efficient products, such as the Valen ENLiFEN ESO, has seen Valen have a significant impact on the future of energy storage.
Gareth Mckay
Managing Director
Gareth has been a part of Valen since 2015 and heads up our team of Business Development Managers across Australia and New Zealand. Gareth is a creative Managing Director who works hard to make Valen stand out from competitors in all sectors.
With extensive knowledge in energy storage and project management, Gareth is the person to call when you need that extra project support and capability. Project development and innovation is Gareth’s forte, where his high-level skills come to a fore ensuring a successful client project outcome every time.
Stephen Daries
Head of Operations
Stephen has been a part of Valen since 2012 and leads product development and innovation within Valen. Stephen is the reason Valen can offer complete, efficient and value for money integrated energy storage solutions. An innovative thinker, his contribution to the Valen team, is significant to our success.
Stephen is always available for technical support on phone or email because he understands that when you are in the field, you need answers quickly.
Samantha Anderson
Corporate Services Manager
Samantha is the Corporate Services Manager at Valen, bringing vibrancy and dynamism to the role. Her collaborative spirit ensures seamless teamwork, while her proactive approach helps drive efficiency. With a knack for solving problems and getting things done, Samantha is an essential force in maintaining smooth operations across the company.
Meagan Iervasi
Marketing Manager
Meagan is the Marketing Manager at Valen, known for her creativity and strategic mindset. She is passionate about connecting with clients and showcasing the exceptional work of the Valen team. Her innovative approach drives brand awareness, ensuring Valen’s story reaches the right audience effectively.
Natalie Juntado
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Natalie is Valen’s Digital Marketing Coordinator, growing our visibility and pipeline through SEO, HubSpot and marketing automation. She builds campaigns that connect content, email nurturing and social media, then optimises them with data. Detail-oriented and fast to iterate, Natalie keeps our brand consistent and our funnel healthy from first touch to hand-off.
Jelena Maksimovic
Sales Manager
Introducing Jelena, our Sales Manager, renowned for her meticulous approach and keen attention to sales data. With an exceptional eye for detail, she seamlessly collaborates with our sales team to optimise performance. Jelena’s dedication and precision make her an invaluable asset, consistently driving success. Her expertise elevates our strategies, ensuring we navigate the competitive market landscape and power excellence.
Hahns Petrie
Business Development Manager
Hahns maintains an energetic focus on his sector and has built up not only his knowledge, but his ability to curate and co-create a range of solutions. His enthusiasm and attentive personality ensure your experience with Valen is powered up every time! Hahns possesses a unique ability to understand our clients’ needs, allowing him to craft tailor-made energy storage solutions, driving sustainable success and forging enduring partnerships.
Kaine Luke
Key Account Manager
Kaine is Valen’s Key Account Manager, trusted by customers to deliver the right solution. With many years of industry experience, he builds long-term partnerships, translates complex requirements into clear plans, and keeps communication sharp. Focused on outcomes and service, Kaine ensures clients get value today and a roadmap for what’s next.
Johanna Cooper
Account Manager
Meet Johanna, our ingenious and customer-focused internal sales rep. With an upbeat and positive attitude, she brings unparalleled energy to every interaction, ensuring exceptional service and lasting partnerships. Johanna’s expertise lies in supporting clients with their battery needs, making her a true asset to our team.
Rosi Mckay
Sales Support
Rosi has been with Valen since 2018 and is currently supporting our sales team. Rosi has a passionate commitment to Valen’s Core Values and is always keen to be moving fast and remaining focused in providing service!
Rosi continues to Challenge the Status Quo at Valen to ensure that we are continually improving our products and processes.
Wayne Foster
Head Of Technical & Innovation
Wayne is Valen’s head of technical and innovation, the brain behind our systems and products: VoraPlus, Vora, Vantara, V-Trail and Vonnect. A systems architect at heart, he turns real customer needs into robust, scalable solutions and sets the roadmap for what’s next.
Riaan Van Niekerk
Project Manager
Riaan is Valen’s Project Manager, delivering complex projects end-to-end. He coordinates engineering and supply chain, manages BOMs, schedules and budgets, and leads FAT, installation and commissioning to spec. With proactive risk management, clear reporting and a safety-first approach, he keeps every project on time, on budget and compliant.
Heydrian Rapsing
Software Engineer
Heydrian is Valen’s Software Engineer and the developer behind Vonnect. He designs, builds and maintains software for our energy systems—connecting embedded devices, real-time monitoring and cloud services. A collaborative problem-solver, he optimises for performance and security, documents rigorously, and turns complex requirements into reliable, scalable solutions.
Chelsea O’Malley
Purchasing & Inventory Officer
Chelsea is our Purchasing and Inventory Officer, ensuring the right products are in the right place at the right time. With five years’ experience at Valen and a background in finance, she brings strong analytical and organisational skills to forecasting, purchasing, and logistics. Chelsea manages supplier relationships, oversees imports and stock movements across sites, and keeps teams updated on availability and timing. Calm, detail-driven, and solutions-focused, she helps Valen’s operations run smoothly and efficiently.
Karina Smith
Customer Experience Manager
Karina is Valen’s Customer Experience Manager, blending strategic thinking and creative problem-solving to design seamless customer journeys. Guided by our values, she moves quickly, resolves issues proactively, and delivers tailored solutions. She uses data insights to refine processes and lift satisfaction at every touchpoint.
Christa Herbst
Operations Support
Christa provides Operations Support at Valen, owning warranties, freight and logistics. She manages claims and replacements end-to-end, coordinates carriers, and keeps customers and suppliers updated. Detail-driven and calm under pressure, Christa keeps parts moving and issues resolved quickly and compliantly.
Dan Rebholz
Warehouse
Daniel works in our Lawson warehouse team. His warehouse experience brings with it dependability that Daniel will get the job done and get it right. In addition, he is passionate about keeping promises to our customers. Daniel epitomises our core value to Wow Customers Through Service and is willing to do whatever is required to get the job done with a minimum of fuss.
Nathan Thompson
Warehouse & Dispatch Coordinator
Nathan is Valen’s Dispatch Coordinator, keeping the warehouse moving and orders out the door on time. He oversees pick/pack, books and tracks freight, keeps inventory and paperwork accurate, and coordinates with carriers. Known for clear communication and attention to detail, Nathan ensures shipments leave safely, correctly, and on schedule.
Michelle Foster
Payroll
Michelle leads Payroll at Valen, delivering accurate, on-time pay runs every cycle. She manages awards, allowances, superannuation and payroll reporting with precision and compliance. Known for discretion and clarity, she’s the go-to for leave, timesheets and entitlements.
Accreditations
ISO 9001 & ISO 14001
Valen understand that having a superior quality product and upholding that standard is imperative to both our clients and us; which is why Valen are ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management System accredited. Regular audits ensure consistency and a high level of quality is maintained in accordance with international standards.
Caring for the environment is another one of Valen’s and our clients high priorities, so Valen have also become ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management accredited. This allows Valen to ensure our practices are in accordance with international standards and regularly audited to maintain the superior level.
SSL Approval
SSL Approval The Valen Topin TP series of batteries are certified by ActivFire CSIRO as per certificate number afp-1668. The SSL Approval Certification is updated annually to ensure it remains up to date. SSL Approval was established to support the fire protection sector for a body responsible for the listing of active fire protection equipment. Under this registration, Valen ensures the Valen Topin range:
- Complies with equipment through physical testing and appraisal to relevant standards.
- Recognises approvals and certifications by other national and international bodies.
- Provides reference documentation and information which supports the various building regulations and authority requirements for ‘Evidence of Suitability’ for equipment used in building construction.
- Maintains a continuous process that provides means by which the conformity of changes to products are submitted and verified.
- Is on the register of Fire Protection Equipment, a list of products which meet the established reference.
Corporate Responsibility
Supporting the community has always been a focus at Valen, and we are proud to continue our support of the Rapid Relief Team.
RRT displays care and compassion to people in crisis, providing free catering assistance and tangible support to emergency services, government and charitable organisations. The RRT team of volunteers are mobilised across the globe to serve where and when it is needed most.
RRT deliver help and hope to people across 14 countries around the globe with teams in Australia, the United Kingdom, North & South America, the Caribbean, Canada, New Zealand and throughout Europe.
NATO Commercial and Government Entity
Valen is an accredited Australian Defence Force ADF supplier; Valen's NCAGE (NATO Commercial And Government Entity) identity number - Z1BU6
NATO Stock Number (NSN) – 6140 66 167 0302