Honeywell and Volts United Arab Emirates (UAE) revealed their plans to collaborate on the construction of the first gigafactory in Abu Dhabi, dedicated to producing battery cells for Residential Energy Storage Systems (RESS). This initiative, which stems from the sustainability discussions at COP28 held in the UAE, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
Honeywell, a global leader in automation and energy transition technology, will provide advanced solutions for the gigafactory. Their contributions will include state-of-the-art equipment and software focused on factory automation, digitalisation, and closed-loop control systems. As a key technological partner, Honeywell’s involvement underscores its commitment to sustainability and innovation in energy solutions.
George Bou Mitri, Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell Industrial Automation in MENA, highlighted the significance of this collaboration: “There is a clear link between the UAE’s commitment to sustainability and Honeywell’s global focus on its three megatrends, in this instance specifically the energy transition. This collaboration with Volts will serve to further the nation’s drive toward sustainable and renewable sources of energy and support the realisation of the closing agreement at COP28, which helped lay the framework for an equitable energy transition.”
Operating in the Middle East for over 70 years, Honeywell has consistently integrated physical products with advanced software to deliver customer value, aligning with long-term national development visions and economic diversification. Their technologies support the sustainability and broader environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals of clients throughout the region.
Volts, a leading energy storage producer in Abu Dhabi, spearheads this project to provide affordable and clean energy, supporting the UAE’s Energy Strategy 2050. Andrey Kozhevin, Managing Partner of Volts UAE Ltd., expressed confidence in the strategic partnership: “Our great strategic partnership with Honeywell, which brings years of experience in gigafactory automation worldwide, plays a key role in guaranteeing the project launches on schedule and at the highest innovation standards. This year marks the UAE’s second year of sustainable development, aligning with the president’s directives and the UAE Energy Strategy 2050. By attracting top talent and best-in-class equipment to the first gigafactory project, we are confident in building a sustainable future with a reliable product made right here in the Emirates.”
Vladimir Mlynchik, Founder of Volts UAE Ltd., emphasised the importance of the partnership: “Honeywell is one of the world’s automation and energy transition technology leaders, with deep expertise across critical economic sectors, including the provision of energy. We are proud to be partnering with Honeywell on our gigafactory project, and are convinced that our joint efforts will accelerate the region’s efforts to lead a long-term, sustainable energy transition.”
