Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power and Standard Solar Bring 48.4 MW Community Solar Portfolio to New Mexico

Early projects are complete, with additional capacity scheduled to come online through 2026, expanding subscriber access statewide

SANTA FE, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NM-based Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power and Standard Solar, today announced an eight-project, 48.4 megawatt (MW) community solar portfolio across New Mexico that is expanding access to subscriber-based solar statewide. New Mexico’s Pluma Construction developed the projects with support from ForeFront Power. Standard Solar acquired the projects and will be the long-term owner and operator of the portfolio. Solstice is leading subscriptions and customer acquisition.

These projects are among the first community solar facilities to be delivered through New Mexico’s Community Solar Program, marking early momentum for the market.

Across all eight projects, the portfolio is expected to generate 103,287 megawatt-hours (MWh) in its first year upon completion. With projects already operating, the portfolio is positioned to deliver bill credits for subscribers across multiple communities.

Several projects in the portfolio are located on New Mexico State Land Trust land in partnership with the New Mexico State Land Office, complementing privately sited facilities and expanding community solar access across the state.

The portfolio advances as New Mexico’s community solar market scales, following an expansion that adds 300 MW of new capacity under the statewide program cap, with early project demand significantly outpacing available capacity. In that context, bringing operating capacity online while moving additional projects toward energization helps translate program momentum into subscriber outcomes across the state.

Project leaders emphasized the portfolio’s end-to-end coordination, from development through construction, long-term operations and subscriber enrollment, as a model for scaling community solar in New Mexico.

“Making New Mexico’s Community Solar Program a reality will greatly benefit residents across the state,” said Chris Pacheco, Pluma Construction Founder. “This is a major step forward in the pursuit of a clean, affordable energy future in New Mexico. It’s great to partner with Forefront Power and now with Standard Solar and Solstice, who will be driving operations, subscriptions and customer acquisition. Their leadership will provide peace of mind for me and my fellow New Mexicans as these projects unfold.”

“ForeFront Power has been pleased to work with Pluma Construction, as their partner for New Mexico's innovative Community Solar Program,” said ForeFront Power CEO Ruben Fontes. “Now that Standard Solar has purchased the portfolio and the first projects are online, we look forward to seeing it contribute to New Mexico’s future as both a clean energy state and a national beacon on energy affordability.”

“New Mexico’s community solar market is moving fast, and the real milestone is getting projects into operation so they can start generating power and providing savings on subscribers’ monthly electric bills,” said Eric Partyka, Director of Business Development, Standard Solar. “As the long-term owner and operator, we’re grateful to work alongside Pluma and ForeFront to help bring this portfolio to commercial operation. We’re here for the duration, operating these sites with the discipline and reliability subscribers expect, so customers see consistent bill savings and communities get durable clean energy as the program scales.”

“We’re proud to already be serving thousands of New Mexicans who have signed up to be part of these solar farms—families who are now seeing savings on their monthly energy bills thanks to clean power generated right here in their own communities,” said Sandhya Murali, Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Perch Energy and former CEO of Solstice. “With these projects officially online, we’re excited to continue serving even more households in the months ahead. These active projects have enough capacity to enroll approximately 2,500 additional households, with more on the horizon.”

As these projects begin delivering savings across the state, households still have an opportunity to join and benefit from clean energy while space remains available. Residents can check their eligibility and enroll today at https://solstice.us/nmsolar.

To celebrate the portfolio’s operating footprint and New Mexico’s community solar momentum, the project team will host a ribbon-cutting at the Pino community solar site near Santa Fe. Additional details will be announced in the coming weeks.

About ForeFront Power

ForeFront Power is a leading provider of energy solutions and advisory services. This includes commercial and industrial-scale (C&I) solar energy and battery storage projects in the U.S. and Mexico, as well as fleet electrification and asset management services. With over 15 years of experience, the ForeFront Power team has developed more than 1,900 behind-the-meter and community solar projects, totaling more than 1.6 gigawatt-DC of renewable electricity. In addition to project development and asset management, ForeFront Power provides strategic advisory services that help organizations navigate complex energy decisions—from sustainability and procurement planning to renewable project implementation. The company serves a wide array of business, government, education, healthcare, and community solar customers from its San Francisco headquarters and through teams based in New York, Mexico City, and across the U.S. For additional information, please visit www.forefrontpower.com.

About Pluma Construction

Pluma Construction is a New Mexico-based renewable energy developer focused on advancing community and utility-scale solar projects statewide. With deep local expertise and strong public and private partnerships, the company manages projects from site development through construction to commercial operation. Committed to expanding access to affordable clean energy, Pluma Construction plays an active role in scaling New Mexico’s community solar market and supporting the state’s long-term energy transition goals.

About Solstice Power Technologies LLC

Founded in 2015, Solstice, now wholly owned by Perch Energy, is a mission-driven company dedicated to ensuring every community can access and benefit from clean energy. Solstice connects households and small and large businesses to community solar farms that reduce their electric bills with no upfront cost or installation, while its frictionless subscriber management software and services offer community solar asset owners real-time insights into project health and policy expertise. Solstice also offers Community Benefit RECs, which aggregate corporate renewable energy purchases to fund new clean energy projects, workforce development, and environmental justice initiatives. Solstice's solutions align the needs of subscribers, asset owners, and corporate buyers to drive strong participation, community impact, long-term performance, and scalable growth in community solar.

About Standard Solar

Standard Solar is powering the nation’s energy transformation – channeling its project development capabilities, financial strength and technical expertise to deliver the benefits of solar and solar + storage to businesses and institutions, farms, governments, communities and utilities. Building on 20 years of sustainable growth and in-house and tax equity investment capital, Standard Solar is a national leader in developing, funding and long-term ownership and operation of commercial and community solar assets. Recognized as an established financial partner with immediate, deep resources, the company owns and operates more than 500 megawatts of solar across the United States. Based in Rockville, Maryland, Standard Solar is a portfolio company of Brookfield, one of the world’s largest owners and operators of renewable power and climate transition assets. Learn more at standardsolar.com, LinkedIn and on X: @StandardSolar.