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.
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Manufacturer warranties typically remain valid. Installer workmanship warranties may not.
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Yes. Most systems can be inspected, repaired, and upgraded by qualified service providers.
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Monitoring platforms can often be restored or upgraded.
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In many cases, yes. Especially if buyback rates changed or your inverter is aging.
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No. Most systems remain fully operational and serviceable.