Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power and Standard Solar Mark Major Milestone for New Mexico Community Solar at Pino Ribbon Cutting

Event highlighted progress across eight-project, 48.4 MW portfolio

LAS VEGAS, N.M.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pluma Construction, ForeFront Power, Standard Solar and Solstice gathered with project partners, invited guests and community stakeholders at the Pino community solar site in Las Vegas, New Mexico, on May 13 to celebrate community solar in the state and progress across the eight-project, 48.4 megawatt portfolio.

Developed by New Mexico-based Pluma Construction with support from ForeFront Power, the portfolio was acquired by Standard Solar for long-term ownership and operations, with Solstice leading subscriber acquisition. The portfolio also reflects Standard Solar’s broader commitment to New Mexico, where the company is actively acquiring additional projects.

Held at one of the portfolio’s operating sites, the event featured remarks from project partners and a ribbon cutting recognizing the collaboration behind one of New Mexico’s earliest community solar portfolios.

Seven of the eight projects are complete, with the final project, Otero, expected by the end of 2026. Once fully complete, the 48.4 MW portfolio is expected to generate approximately 103,287 megawatt-hours in its first year. Across both State Land Trust and privately sited facilities, the portfolio is helping expand access to clean energy and electric bill savings for households across New Mexico.

The portfolio includes the following projects:

• Pino — Las Vegas, New Mexico, 7.5 MW, 14,710.38 MWh first-year production
• Curry Road North — Clovis, New Mexico, 4.5 MW, 9,133.90 MWh first-year production
• Reynolds — Reynolds, New Mexico, 7.0 MW, 15,526.00 MWh first-year production
• Las Cruces — Las Cruces, New Mexico, 7.6 MW, 16,104.60 MWh first-year production
• Clovis — Clovis, New Mexico, 5.1 MW, 10,571.24 MWh first-year production
• Lordsburg — Lordsburg, New Mexico, 5.0 MW, 11,721.24 MWh first-year production
• Silver City — Silver City, New Mexico, 6.5 MW, 14,460.11 MWh first-year production
• Otero — Alamogordo, New Mexico, 5.2 MW, 11,059.48 MWh first-year production upon completion

All eight projects use single-axis tracker systems.

More information about subscriber eligibility and enrollment opportunities is available at solstice.us/nmsolar.

Photos available here.

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.