Johnson Controls helps cut energy use by 30% at Jakarta’s Thamrin Nine

At one of Jakarta’s most ambitious vertical developments, Johnson Controls is driving performance through advanced cooling, controls, and energy management systems play a central role in making the Thamrin Nine complex efficient, resilient, and sustainable. The results are significant: Thamrin Nine is expected to achieve up to 30% energy savings and reduce cooling and lighting costs by around 20%, while extending equipment life and lowering maintenance risks.

Johnson Controls led the design and optimization of the project’s cooling infrastructure, delivering its first chiller plant optimization project in Indonesia. The system combines high-efficiency YORK chillers with a strategically distributed plant design – including a record-setting installation on Level 55 of the Autograph Tower – to efficiently serve different zones of the supertall building.

This approach allows the development to handle Jakarta’s demanding tropical climate while adapting to varying loads from offices, hotels, and public spaces. By segmenting cooling delivery and integrating advanced piping and equipment, the system reduces energy use while maintaining reliability.

Johnson Controls’ Metasys Building Management System and OpenBlue AI-powered ecosystem provide real-time, predictive control over building operations while analyzing occupancy, weather, and demand patterns to adjust performance proactively – minimizing energy waste, preventing system failures, and improving occupant comfort.

This integrated technology enabled more efficient operations while increasing resiliency – demonstrating how data-driven engineering can enable sustainable urban growth in one of Southeast Asia’s most challenging environments.

Read more in Building Review Journal.