Honeywell To Offer Automation Solutions For VOLTS Gigafactory

Honeywell and Volts United Arab Emirates (UAE) are joining forces to build the first gigafactory in Abu Dhabi. This factory will focus on producing battery cells for Residential Energy Storage Systems (RESS). The completion of the gigafactory is expected by the end of 2026, aligning with the UAE's Energy Strategy 2050 for a sustainable future. Honeywell will act as a key technological partner for Volts, providing advanced equipment and software solutions. These solutions will focus on automating the factory, digitalizing operations, and implementing closed-loop control systems.

George Bou Mitri, VP and GM of Honeywell Industrial Automation in MENA, said: “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 realization of the closing agreement at COP28, which helped lay the framework for an equitable energy transition.”

Having operated in the Middle East for over 70 years, Honeywell offers a combination of physical products and advanced software to create value for customers. They aim to support long-term national development and economic diversification in the region, while also providing technologies that align with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) objectives. Volts, a leading energy storage producer in Abu Dhabi, is leading this project to deliver affordable and clean energy for the Emirates.

Andrey Kozhevin, Managing Partner of Volts UAE Ltd. said: “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. said: “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.”

This collaboration reflects both companies' commitment to developing innovative technologies and sustainable energy solutions for a more advanced and environmentally friendly energy sector.