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., India’s largest battery manufacturer. This significant collaboration will power the construction of one of India’s first gigafactories dedicated to manufacturing lithium-ion battery cells, a move that underscores Honeywell’s 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 India’s journey towards self-reliance in electric mobility and sustainable energy solutions. Scheduled for completion in 2025, it will become Bengaluru’s first multi-gigawatt-hour lithium-ion cell manufacturing facility, addressing the surging global demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Honeywell’s Enterprise Buildings Integrator (EBI) platform will play a pivotal role in ensuring the gigafactory’s 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 EESL’s production capabilities meet the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
“By 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,” said Atul Pai, Vice President and General Manager, Building Automation, Honeywell India. “Our integrated solutions not only enhance the safety and efficiency of Exide Energy’s gigafactory but also align with our goals of developing sustainable energy solutions and advancing India’s electric mobility sector.”
Dr Mandar Deo, CEO of Exide Energy Solutions Ltd., expressed confidence in the partnership, stating, “Honeywell’s 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 Honeywell’s expertise makes them an ideal partner to help us meet these requirements.”
