ADC Samrand Campus
Gauteng, South Africa
Source: OpenStreetMap
ADC Samrand Campus is an operating data center in Gauteng, South Africa, operated by Africa Data Centres. DataCentersExposed has documented a 698,934 sq ft footprint at this site. It runs on South Africa's grid, which was 82% fossil-fuelled at 699 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Oct 13, 2026
Real parent
Africa Data Centres
Operator
Africa Data Centres
Est. capacity
~130-280 MW
Footprint
698,934 sq ft
Grid carbon
699 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
18%
Region
Gauteng
Overview
source: linkADC Samrand Campus is a data center in South Africa's Gauteng province, operated by Africa Data Centres. The site spans 698,934 square feet, according to mapped records. Its corporate-parent ownership above the operating entity is not detailed in the available facts.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentAfrica Data Centres
- Files asAfrica Data Centres
- This facilityADC Samrand Campus
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatGrid carbon intensity
699 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
18%
Fossil electricity
82%
National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: South Africa data centers.
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