Jardine Engineering Digital Insights (JEDI), the digital arm of Jardine Engineering Corporation (JEC) is thrilled to announce the successful completion of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) energy project at Three Garden Road, a flagship property of Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Champion REIT). Renowned as Hong Kong’s first “Quadruple Platinum” grade-A office existing building, Three Garden Road stands as a beacon of sustainability and excellence in Hong Kong’s Central Business District.
Collaborative Sustainability Efforts
The AI energy optimisation project, executed by JEDI, exemplifies the strong collaboration among Great Eagle Group, Champion REIT, and Keysen Property Management Services Limited (KPMS) in advancing sustainability. Leveraging Great Eagle’s expertise in property development and hospitality, the initiative reinforces Champion REIT’s commitment to delivering premium and sustainable real estate experiences. Three Garden Road, expertly managed by KPMS, stands as a prime example of this shared dedication to innovation and sustainable excellence.
JEDI’s advanced AI-driven solution played a pivotal role in optimising the performance of the 7,150 RT chiller plant, which supplies cooling for the 47-storey Champion Tower and 37-storey ICBC Tower at Three Garden Road – totalling 1.6 million sq. ft. – delivering significant energy savings. The collaboration achieved a 435,000-kWh reduction in energy consumption, equating to a 6.1% energy saving and an approximate reduction of 287,000 kg in CO2 emissions. The project was deployed in just 3 months and achieved its payback within 6 months.
Great Eagle Group Strategically Accelerates Smart Energy Initiatives with JEDI
Great Eagle Group is actively pursuing smart energy solutions through a partnership with JEDI, with the Three Garden Road project serving as a pioneering pilot. This initiative marks the beginning of a series of advanced energy optimisation efforts across Great Eagle’s portfolio, with plans underway to implement similar enhances at Great Eagle Centre, the Group’s headquarters. These efforts align with Great Eagle’s 2030 sustainability goals, targeting a 30% reduction in energy consumption and a 46% reduction in carbon emissions across its key Hong Kong properties.
“We are excited to begin this journey with JEDI to unlock the potential of AI in our building operations,” said Timothy Chu, Director and General Manager of Keysen Property Management Services Limited. “We will continue to evaluate opportunities to expand AI-enabled energy optimisation across our broader property portfolio, further reinforcing the Group’s leadership in sustainable, smart building management — fully aligned with our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.”
Philip Chiu, Executive Director of Digital and Sustainability of JEC shares “We are thrilled to partner with Great Eagle Group on this transformative project. Our AI-powered solutions are designed to drive sustainable outcomes and enhance operational efficiency for our clients, aligning perfectly with Great Eagle and KPMS’s vision for a greener future.”
The collaboration with JEDI exemplifies Champion REIT and Great Eagle proactive stance towards sustainable development, demonstrating ongoing exploration of innovative pathways to reduce its carbon footprint.
Project Highlights
- Scope: AI-powered energy optimisation of a 7,150 RT Chiller plant
- Location: Three Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong (Champion Tower and ICBC Tower)
- Floor Area: 1.6 million sq ft.
- Energy Savings: 435,000 kWh (6.1%)
Reduction in Carbon Emissions: 287,000 kg
Figure 1
Cooling Load Forecast continuously within the 95% confidence interval at Three Garden Road enables JEDI to accurately predict cooling demand and allowing AI to optimise system operation, reduce energy wastage and lower costs.
Figure 2
Since the deployment of JEDI, improvement was noted in plant coefficient of performance (COP) at different cooling load. JEDI AI optimisation ensures the most efficient equipment is selected based on the cooling load requirement without compensating long term performance issue.
About Great Eagle Group
Great Eagle Group was founded by the late Mr. Lo Ying Shek in 1963, and was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1972 (Stock Code: 41). The Group’s principal holdings include Champion Real Estate Investment Trust (Champion REIT) (Stock Code: 2778) and Langham Hospitality Investments and Langham Hospitality Investments Limited (LHI) (Stock Code: 1270), which were listed in Hong Kong in 2006 and 2013, respectively. Being a Hong Kong developer, the Group also owns and manages an extensive international hotel portfolio under “The Langham” and affiliate brands. Founded and headquartered in Hong Kong, the Group develops, invests in and manages high quality residential, office, retail and hotel properties across Asia, North America, Australasia and Europe.
Website: www.greateagle.com.hk.
About JEC
JEC (Jardine Engineering Corporation) is a member of the Jardine Matheson Group. JEC is a leading provider of products and services that engineer a better Asia. The group provides products & sourcing, engineering contracting, and technical services for buildings, the energy and transport sectors, and environmental infrastructure. JEC specialises in the provision of electrical, mechanical, and building technologies. The group provides contracting expertise to deliver large-scale installations and ongoing operation and maintenance services which help our customers to operate their facilities to a world-class standard. Established in 1923, JEC is now headquartered in Hong Kong and operates throughout Asia.
Website: www.jec.com
About JEDI
JEDI (Jardine Engineering Digital Insights) is the digital arm of Jardine Engineering Corporation (JEC), specialises in offering AI-powered energy optimisation solutions for clients across different sectors. JEDI’s Energy Suite enables clients to achieve energy and cost efficiency and predictive maintenance. JEDI’s one-stop solutions are customisable and have supported clients in public transportation, property developments, universities, and healthcare. By empowering clients’ energy management strategies, JEDI helps them achieve their decarbonisation goals and sustainable business development.
Website: www.jedi-tech.co