Teraco JB5 Data Centre
Gauteng, South Africa
Source: OpenStreetMap
Teraco JB5 Data Centre is a mapped data center in Gauteng, South Africa, operated by Teraco and ultimately owned by Digital Realty Trust, Inc.. DataCentersExposed has documented a 108,396 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 Jun 14, 2026
Overview
source: linkTeraco JB5 is a mapped data center in South Africa, operated by Teraco and held through its ultimate parent, Digital Realty Trust, Inc. The site has a reported footprint of 108,396 square feet. Beyond the Teraco operating record, further detail on the location is not disclosed in available records.
Operator chain
- Ultimate parentDigital Realty Trust, Inc.
- Files asTeraco
- This facilityTeraco JB5 Data Centre
The grid behind this site
source: Ember · EurostatNational grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: South Africa data centers.
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