Mapped (unverified)
Vodacom data center, Gauteng, South Africa
Gauteng, South Africa
Source: OpenStreetMap
Vodacom data center in Gauteng, South Africa is a mapped facility, operated by Vodacom. DataCentersExposed has documented a 75,416 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
Real parent
Vodacom
Operator
Vodacom
Est. capacity
~15-35 MW
Footprint
75,416 sq ft
Grid carbon
699 gCO₂/kWh
Clean electricity
18%
Region
Gauteng
Overview
source: linkVodacom is a mapped data center in South Africa, operated by Vodacom. Available records put its footprint at 75,416 square feet. No ultimate parent company is disclosed in the records on hand.
Operator chain
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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