Your solar installer went bankrupt. Now what?
Don't panic. Your manufacturer warranties usually still count. Look up your installer to see what happened, who handles your account now, and how to get your system serviced.
Five things to do first
- 1Keep payingyour loan, lease or PPA as billed. The installer's bankruptcy doesn't cancel it.
- 2Find your equipment brands(panel, inverter, battery) on your contract or labels. Those warranties come from the manufacturer.
- 3Save your recordscontract, permit number, utility interconnection approval, monitoring login.
- 4Call your inverter companyfor warranty help and a local installer referral.
- 5Get a local installerwho is licensed to inspect the system and roof.
Bankrupt and shut-down solar installers
What happened to the company decides who you call next. Pick the group that fits, or search above.
Closed for good
Chapter 7 liquidation or closed for good. The installer's own workmanship warranty usually ends, but manufacturer warranties still apply.Bought by someone else
Another company bought the assets, so your account or monitoring may now sit with the buyer or its servicer.Stopped selling solar
No bankruptcy. The company arranged for someone else to handle claims.Don't see yours? Use the form and choose "Other". We add companies as we verify them.
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Common questions
Nothing here is legal or financial advice. Check your own contract.
My solar installer went bankrupt. Do I still have to pay my solar loan or lease?
Generally yes. An installer's bankruptcy does not cancel a loan, lease or PPA with a separate finance company. Keep paying as billed and contact the company that bills you. Court notices in the Titan Solar and Freedom Forever cases told customers to contact their financing company.
Are my panel and inverter warranties still good?
Usually. Panel, inverter and battery warranties are issued by the manufacturer, not the installer, so they are not cancelled by the installer's bankruptcy. The installer's own workmanship (labor and roof) warranty usually ends when the installer is liquidated.
Who can fix my system now?
Any licensed solar contractor. Your inverter manufacturer can often refer you to a certified local installer, and some local companies now offer service specifically for orphaned customers.
Where do I find my permit records?
Your city or county building department keeps the permit and final inspection record. Your utility keeps the interconnection (permission to operate) record.
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