How clean is the grid behind Microsoft MEL05?

Microsoft MEL05 runs on Australia's grid, which was 525 gCO₂/kWh and 39% clean in 2025 (Ember).

Where is Microsoft MEL05 located?

Microsoft MEL05 is in Victoria, Australia.

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Microsoft MEL05

Q: Who owns Microsoft MEL05?

Microsoft MEL05 is operated by Microsoft Data Center LLC and ultimately owned by Microsoft Corporation.

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

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Real parent

Microsoft Corporation

Operator

Microsoft Data Center LLC

Est. capacity

~25-55 MW

Footprint

128,727 sq ft

Grid carbon

525 gCO₂/kWh

Clean electricity

39%

Region

Victoria

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Overview

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Microsoft 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 parent
Microsoft Corporation
Files as
Microsoft Data Center LLC
This facility
Microsoft MEL05

The grid behind this site

source: Ember · Eurostat

Grid carbon intensity

525 gCO₂/kWh

Clean electricity

39%

Fossil electricity

61%

National grid context, not this facility's own metering. Full country picture: Australia data centers.

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