Honeywell, LS Electric Partner to Power Data Centers & Battery Storage
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– Honeywell and LS ELECTRIC are collaborating to develop and market integrated hardware and software solutions for data center power management and distribution.
– The partnership combines LS ELECTRIC’s power systems expertise with Honeywell’s building automation to improve operational efficiency and resiliency.
– They will offer joint products including integrated switchgear and power management systems, with plans to develop AI-based electrical monitoring using Honeywell Forge.
– The companies will create a grid-aware battery energy storage system (BESS) to form microgrids in commercial buildings for better energy management and demand control.
– This collaboration positions Honeywell as a one-stop supplier for building automation and power products, helping data centers optimize energy use amid growing electricity demands.
A new global partnership between Honeywell and LS Electric aims to transform how data centers and commercial buildings manage their power. This collaboration merges LS Electric’s power systems knowledge with Honeywell’s building automation leadership, creating integrated hardware and software solutions. The goal is to simplify power distribution and enhance operational efficiency and system resilience for critical infrastructure operators.
The initial focus will be on selling joint products, including integrated switchgear and advanced power management systems. These offerings are designed to give data center operators seamless control over electricity distribution, helping to keep essential systems running without interruption. Future development plans include creating new electrical power monitoring systems built on the Honeywell Forge platform. These systems will use artificial intelligence to intelligently regulate energy flow and consumption. They will also employ AI-driven predictive maintenance to spot potential problems early, reducing power quality issues and preventing expensive downtime.
Beyond power management, the alliance will also develop a new battery energy storage system (BESS) that is aware of both the grid and building needs. This end-to-end solution is intended for commercial and industrial facilities, creating microgrids that offer a practical way to boost resiliency and manage energy demand. The modular BESS will combine LS Electric’s energy storage capabilities with Honeywell’s dynamic energy control software. This integration will help forecast the optimal energy source and cost by analyzing utility data, weather patterns, and other risk factors.
With data centers currently accounting for 1-2% of worldwide electricity use, a figure expected to rise significantly, this partnership positions Honeywell as a comprehensive supplier. They will provide everything from building automation controls to power and electrical products, enabling data centers to achieve greater efficiency in both energy use and storage.
Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell Building Automation, commented on the strategic move. “Our collaboration with LS ELECTRIC supports our continued focus on delivering smarter, scalable solutions for the world’s most critical industries,” he said. “As the global demand for data and energy accelerates, this partnership combines our complementary strengths to distribute intelligent infrastructure that’s not only resilient and efficient but also future-ready. Together, we’re unlocking possibilities that will help our customers stay ahead in a landscape being rapidly reshaped by AI.”
JongWoo Kim, President of LS ELECTRIC Power Electric, highlighted the expansion opportunities. “Building on our accumulated expertise in power infrastructure and energy storage systems, we are accelerating our global expansion into the data centre and commercial and industrial building markets, including North America,” he stated. “Through our collaboration with Honeywell, we will deliver differentiated solutions that enable big tech data centres and large building operators to achieve both energy efficiency and reliability.”
(Source: ITWire Australia)
