Microsoft MEL05
Victoria, Australia
Source: OpenStreetMap
Microsoft MEL05 is a mapped data center in Victoria, Australia, operated by Microsoft Data Center LLC and ultimately owned by Microsoft Corporation. DataCentersExposed has documented a 128,727 sq ft footprint at this site. It runs on Australia's grid, which was 61% fossil-fuelled at 525 gCO₂e/kWh in 2025 (Ember).
Reporting by Eric Keller · Updated Jun 14, 2026
Overview
source: linkMicrosoft MEL05 is a mapped data center in Australia, operated by Microsoft Data Center LLC and owned through its parent, Microsoft Corporation. Records list a footprint of 128,727 square feet. Available filings identify it as a Microsoft data center.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentMicrosoft Corporation
- Files asMicrosoft Data Center LLC
- This facilityMicrosoft MEL05
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatNational grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: Australia data centers.
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