Solar Company Went Out of Business – What Now?
If your solar installer shut down, you are not alone — and your system is not lost.
Your Solar Panels Do Not Stop Working
If your installer went out of business:
- Your panels still produce power
- Your inverter still operates
- Your system is still connected
The closure of your installer does not disable your system.
The real concern is:
- Service support
- Workmanship warranty
- Future repairs
- Monitoring access
Those can be addressed.
Panel & Equipment Warranties Still Exist
Most solar systems include:
- 20–25 year panel manufacturer warranty
- 10–15 year inverter manufacturer warranty
These warranties are issued by the manufacturer — not the installer.
Even if your solar company shut down, the equipment manufacturer warranty usually remains valid.
However:
- Workmanship warranties may no longer apply
- Roof penetration guarantees may be void
- Service calls may not be covered
Manufacturer warranties survive. Installer workmanship may not.
The Biggest Risk Is Lack of Maintenance & Monitoring
When installers disappear, many homeowners:
- Lose monitoring access
- Stop checking production
- Ignore minor issues
- Delay repairs
Small issues can become expensive over time:
- Loose wiring
- Inverter faults
- Roof leaks around penetrations
- Storm damage
Without service support, systems often go uninspected for years.
What You Should Do Immediately
Step 1: Verify Production
Check:
- Monitoring platform
- Monthly production totals
- Utility bill comparison
- Error codes on inverter
If production dropped significantly, you may need service.
Step 2: Schedule a Professional Inspection
A full inspection should review:
- Electrical connections
- Inverter performance
- Roof penetrations
- Panel mounting integrity
- Export vs import balance
This identifies whether:
- The system is operating correctly
- Repairs are needed
- An upgrade would improve performance
An inspection protects your investment.
Your Installer Is Gone — But Your System Can Improve
Many systems installed between 2018–2023 were designed under:
- Higher buyback rates
- Favorable export structures
- Different rate assumptions
If your savings declined, your system may benefit from:
- Battery storage upgrade
- Inverter replacement
- Monitoring upgrade
- System optimization
Your installer closing may actually be an opportunity to reassess your strategy.
Solar produces.
Strategy determines savings.
You Do Not Need the Original Installer
A qualified solar service company can:
- Repair wiring issues
- Replace inverters
- Upgrade monitoring
- Add battery storage
- Perform full system evaluations
- Coordinate manufacturer warranty claims
You are not locked into your original installer.
Your system can be serviced and upgraded independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Manufacturer warranties typically remain valid. Installer workmanship warranties may not.
Yes. Most systems can be inspected, repaired, and upgraded by qualified service providers.
Monitoring platforms can often be restored or upgraded.
In many cases, yes. Especially if buyback rates changed or your inverter is aging.
No. Most systems remain fully operational and serviceable.
