Quantica Infrastructure has officially introduced its flagship development platform, Big Sky Digital Infrastructure (BSDI), a 5,000-acre energy and digital infrastructure campus located just outside Billings, Montana. This ambitious project will bring together renewable power, real estate, and fiber connectivity to meet the growing demands of hyperscale, AI, and cloud computing.
Construction of the Big Sky Campus is expected to begin in 2026. The site will initially support 500 MW of renewable power and battery energy storage, with plans to scale to 1 GW over time. The project will be developed by affiliates of BSDI, combining sustainable energy solutions with a vision for long-term growth.
“Montana has always been a state that builds its future on the strength of its people and natural resources,” said Damon Obie, Montana native and co-founder of Big Sky Digital Infrastructure. “The Big Sky Campus represents a unique opportunity to build on the industries that powered our history with the digital economy that will define our future. This project is about creating opportunities for Montanans, so our communities can thrive in the digital age while staying true to our values and heritage.”
According to Quantica CEO and Big Sky co-founder John Chesser, this announcement is the next milestone in a journey that began in 2024 with the formation of Quantica. “A well-planned digital economy can support communities through employment opportunities and infrastructure investments,” said Chesser. “This project uses the rising demand for hyperscale, AI, and cloud computing to deliver land, renewable energy, and high-speed fiber in one integrated solution.”
The Big Sky Campus is also designed to strengthen statewide infrastructure beyond data centers. Underground conduit networks will enable diverse fiber routes to major metropolitan markets, improving connectivity and reliability. Large-scale renewable energy and battery storage facilities will be developed on site, blending with traditional grid power to meet both customer and community needs.
“Having worked in the Montana power industry for over twenty years,” said Charlie Baker, Chief Financial Officer of BSDI, “I look forward to bringing BSDI’s approach of combining traditional grid power with planned renewable and battery energy storage to help customers meet sustainability and reliability goals. Improvements to in-state telecommunications that come with this will benefit the whole community including schools, healthcare, and community services.”
Beyond the technology, Big Sky is focused on community impact. The project is expected to create construction jobs, permanent positions, and workforce training opportunities, helping Montana communities grow alongside a more connected and sustainable digital economy.
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