Honeywell has introduced its Hybrid Heating Solution, a flexible and automated approach that enables industrial manufacturers to potentially lower operating costs and carbon emissions by integrating natural gas and electric energy sources for process heating.

By automating heating controls, manufacturers can switch energy sources in real time, optimising energy costs while reducing dependence on a single fuel. The solution is designed for seamless integration with existing infrastructure and can deliver up to 30 per cent electric heating capacity at any given time. It also offers predictive diagnostics and remote monitoring, improving operational visibility and precision across industries including automotive, building materials, and food and beverage.

“Hybrid solutions offer a practical way for energy-intensive manufacturers to reduce grid strain while supporting the global energy transition,” said John Villali, Senior Research Director, IDC Energy Insights. “As companies seek to cut emissions and reliance on fossil fuels, supply chains can play a critical role in meeting decarbonisation goals by leveraging electrical power, including renewable sources.”

“Manufacturers today face rising energy costs alongside the need to reduce fossil fuel use while maintaining productivity,” said Tim Lee, President, Honeywell Thermal Solutions. “By combining traditional and electrical energy, including renewables, Honeywell provides a flexible and realistic pathway to emissions reduction for operations requiring energy-intensive heat.”

In facilities with onsite wind, solar or battery energy storage, manufacturers may be able to use renewable electricity to reduce the carbon footprint of heating operations, subject to applicable regulations.

Honeywell’s Hybrid Heating Solution is commercially available and is already in production across multiple manufacturing verticals following successful pilot projects. More information is available at Honeywell.com.