Australian hyperscale data center quadruples energy-savings target

Hyperscale Australian data center

A hyperscale operator improves visibility into cooling performance

A leading hyperscale data center provider in Australia set out to gain deeper insight into cooling performance across its mission-critical environment. The team wanted to improve energy efficiency, reduce operational risk and support long-term sustainability goals while maintaining stable conditions for high-density workloads.

Impact Highlights

Achieved 4x the planned energy savings goal

Over $70k in cost savings

Lower emissions and stronger sustainability performance

Improving efficiency and managing mission-critical HVAC infrastructure across APAC

Reducing environmental impact and advancing carbon-neutrality goals were only part of the challenge. The team also needed to improve operational efficiency and energy performance across hyperscale data centers in the Asia-Pacific region, where sustained cooling demand and varied operating conditions make optimization more complex. Plant data was split across Johnson Controls and third-party systems, limiting visibility into chiller efficiency, real operating patterns and emerging issues within mission-critical HVAC infrastructure. A more integrated digital approach was required to consolidate data, identify inefficiencies faster and maintain stable, high-density operations.

An integrated data environment highlighted cooling inefficiencies earlier

To address this, the provider consolidated equipment data into an integrated digital platform.

OpenBlue Central Utility Plant Optimization supported this approach by enabling the team to:

Compare chiller efficiency under real load conditions
Monitor COP trends across two data halls
Detect deviations requiring immediate attention
Prioritize maintenance based on plant performance and trend analysis

Targeted dashboards helped operators quickly identify high priority events.

The deployment produced strong operational and energy outcomes

The first phase of work delivered clear improvements that gave the team clearer insight into plant performance:

Achieved 4x the internal energy-savings target
More than 1 million kWh of annualized energy savings
Over $70k in cost savings in eight months
Improved COP visibility across the mechanical plant
Earlier detection of efficiency drift in chillers and auxiliary systems

These outcomes help the provider improve efficiency while maintaining resilient, mission-critical operations.

About Hyperscale Australian data center

A hyperscale data center specialist creating a platform for cloud, content and large enterprise companies across the Asia-Pacific region.

Building Insights

The one-stop shop for smart buildings news and insights

Take a look

About the facility

Hyperscale data center
1 building
2 data halls
Average plant room performance of 9.30 Coefficient of Performance (COP)

Solutions:

OpenBlue Central Utility Plant Optimization

UK data center improves energy efficiency by 8%

A UK data center advanced its long-term PUE strategy by increasing chilled plant efficiency and improving PUE to 1.296. Using OpenBlue digital solutions, the team identified hidden inefficiencies and achieved £38,000 in annual savings while maintaining performance for mission-critical operations.

German data center achieves efficiency and compliance with OpenBlue

A major IT services provider in Germany transformed its energy management strategy with OpenBlue to achieve full compliance, real-time energy insights and future-ready scalability.

Major government facility transforms energy reporting with OpenBlue smart automation

A leading government organization faced mounting challenges in energy management across hundreds of aging buildings. Learn how digital innovation with OpenBlue helped streamline reporting, cut costs, and accelerate sustainability goals.

Pharma leader projects over $100K annual savings at global HQ

With OpenBlue, the company gained real-time visibility to improve comfort, optimize space use, and identify significant efficiency gains.

Contact us

First Name* Last Name* Email* Phone* Company* Zip or Postal Code* Country* Purpose of Inquiry* How did you hear about us? COMMENTS Terms and Conditions*

Please read our Privacy Notice for information on how we protect and manage your personal data. By completing this form and submitting your information, you confirm that you have reviewed, understood and accepted our privacy terms as well as our cookie terms.

Australian hyperscale data center quadruples energy savings targets