Your solar company went out of business. Now what?

Installer closures picked up after the federal tax credit for home solar ended in 2025. Freedom Forever, one of the largest, filed for Chapter 11 in April 2026. If yours is gone, work through these steps.

1. Confirm they're really gone.Look the company up with your state contractor board: Nevada State Contractors Board, Arizona Registrar of Contractors, California CSLB, or Utah DOPL. Some companies were bought, not closed.
2. Find out who owns the panels.On a lease or PPA, the leasing company owns the system and is usually responsible for repairs. Call them first. If you own it (cash or loan), keep going.
3. Write down your equipment brands.Your contract, permit, or the labels on the inverter list the panel and inverter makers. Those makers often still honor 10–25 year warranties, but many want a certified installer to file the claim.
4. Check your loan.If you financed, your loan still has to be paid even if the installer is gone. Call the lender and ask whether they have a service partner.
5. Get a licensed service company.Get any diagnosis in writing and a second opinion before an expensive repair. Most orphaned systems need a part, not a teardown.
6. Keep the paperwork.If you sell, buyers and lenders will ask who services the system. Records of the repair and warranty help the sale.

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