Honeywell has been awarded a prestigious contract to provide building automation solutions for Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Exide Industries Ltd., Indiaโs largest battery manufacturer. This significant collaboration will power the construction of one of Indiaโs first gigafactories dedicated to manufacturing lithium-ion battery cells, a move that underscores Honeywellโs commitment to the Make in India initiative and its strategic alignment with global megatrends, including automation and energy transition.
The new gigafactory, spanning an 80-acre campus in Bengaluru, marks a significant milestone in Indiaโs journey towards self-reliance in electric mobility and sustainable energy solutions. Scheduled for completion in 2025, it will become Bengaluruโs first multi-gigawatt-hour lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility, addressing the surging global demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Honeywellโs Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) platform will play a pivotal role in ensuring the gigafactoryโs operational efficiency and safety. The EBI platform provides an integrated view with centralised monitoring and control of building management systems across the facility. This advanced digital solution is expected to deliver faster incident response, significant energy savings, and enhanced security, ensuring that EESLโs production capabilities meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
โBy helping Exide Energy make their new lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility more safe, secure, and automated, we are supporting the efficient production of batteries that power the future of electric vehicles,โ said Atul Pai, Vice President and General Manager, Building Automation, Honeywell India. โOur integrated solutions not only enhance the safety and efficiency of Exide Energyโs gigafactory but also align with our goals of developing sustainable energy solutions and advancing Indiaโs electric mobility sector.โ
Dr Mandar Deo, CEO of Exide Energy Solutions Ltd., expressed confidence in the partnership, stating, โHoneywellโs automation and safety solutions align with our vision to create the most technologically advanced and sustainable unit for manufacturing Li-ion cells. We are confident that Honeywellโs expertise makes them an ideal partner to help us meet these requirements.โ