Terra Malette, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of 100MW, approaches infrastructure development with a focus on execution, control, and long-term operational resilience.
While the 100MW platform is anchored by long-term contracted grid power, Malette emphasizes that institutional-grade infrastructure requires a broader energy strategy—one that includes dispatchable generation and turbine-based systems.
“Securing power is the first step,” Malette explains. “But building infrastructure at scale requires control. Turbines introduce a level of flexibility and reliability that becomes critical as systems grow.”
Across global infrastructure markets, gas turbines remain one of the most proven and scalable forms of dispatchable power. Their ability to rapidly respond to load demand, operate independently of grid variability, and provide consistent output makes them a key component in high-performance environments such as data centers and digital infrastructure platforms.
At 100MW, turbine strategy is evaluated within a broader infrastructure framework—one that integrates grid-secured energy, modular deployment, and optional dispatchable generation. This layered approach enables the platform to adapt to varying market conditions, regulatory environments, and operational requirements.
Malette’s experience spans the practical realities of infrastructure deployment, including power system design, equipment considerations, and coordination across engineering and capital stakeholders. Her focus is not theoretical—it is grounded in how infrastructure performs in real-world conditions.
“Resilience is designed, not assumed,” she notes. “When you’re operating at scale, you need systems that can respond to variability, manage load, and maintain performance under pressure.”
As demand for AI, high-performance computing, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, the role of dispatchable power is becoming increasingly important. Turbine-backed systems offer a pathway to support peak demand, enhance redundancy, and reduce reliance on a single power source.
Within the 100MW platform, key areas of turbine-aligned infrastructure strategy include:
Malette’s leadership reflects a broader principle at 100MW: infrastructure must be built to perform under real-world constraints. By incorporating turbine strategy into its energy model, the platform reinforces its ability to deliver reliable, scalable, and resilient infrastructure.
“As infrastructure evolves, optionality becomes essential,” Malette says. “Turbines are one of the tools that allow us to build with confidence—at scale.”