Your Texas Solar Company Filed for Bankruptcy or Went Out of Business —
What Happens to Your Contract?
If the solar installer that put panels on your roof has filed Chapter 11, gone silent, or sold its operations to a successor entity, you are not alone. The 2024–2026 residential solar bankruptcies have affected hundreds of thousands of Texas homeowners. This page explains, in plain language, what bankruptcy means for an existing solar contract, how warranty and service obligations may change, and how Texas-specific legal protections may apply.
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The 2024–2026 Solar
Bankruptcy Wave
Several major residential solar companies and solar lenders have filed for bankruptcy or undergone significant financial distress in the last two years. The summary below reflects publicly reported facts as of the date this page was last updated.
Company
Status
Filed for bankruptcy August 2024
Filed Chapter 11 on June 9, 2025 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Approximately 500,000+ customers, ~$8.9 billion in long-term debt. Assets acquired by Solaris Assets LLC (backed by affiliates of GoodFinch Management); operations transitioning to SunStrong Management.
Filed Chapter 11 in 2025 concurrently with Sunnova. Originated $13+ billion in solar loans for 360,000+ homes. Acquired by Solar Servicing LLC in September 2025.
Filed Chapter 11 on April 15, 2026 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (lead case 26-10522). Approximately $500M–$1B in liabilities. Largest creditor: Mosaic Funding at ~$114M. Filing came nine business days after the Texas AG named Freedom Forever in a fraud investigation.
Texas Relevance
Operated nationally; many Texas systems still under SunPower-branded contracts; warranty and service questions for affected homeowners.
Houston-headquartered. Texas customers directly affected. The bankruptcy court is the Southern District of Texas — meaning Texas-specific procedural mechanics apply.
Mosaic loans are owed to the lender, not to the installer. The loan obligation continues despite the installer's status.
Significant Texas installation footprint. Named in the Texas AG investigation announced April 6, 2026 — investigation and bankruptcy proceed on separate tracks.
What Bankruptcy Does
NOT Automatically Do
- Cancel the homeowner’s contract. The contract continues to exist as a financial obligation.
- Eliminate the obligation on a separate financing loan (Mosaic, GoodLeap, Sunlight Financial, etc.). The loan is owed to the lender, not to the installer.
- Remove a UCC-1 financing statement. UCC-1 liens, where filed, are filed against the solar equipment — not against the home — and generally remain until the underlying obligation is satisfied or released.
- Eliminate the homeowner’s right to pursue claims that arose before the bankruptcy filing — though such claims may need to be filed in the bankruptcy case by specific deadlines.
What Bankruptcy DOES Change
1. The Automatic Stay
When a company files Chapter 11, an automatic stay goes into effect under 11 U.S.C. §362. The stay pauses most active litigation against the company, halts most collection actions, and stops most enforcement of pre-bankruptcy obligations. For a homeowner who was actively pursuing a claim against the installer, the stay generally means that claim has to be administered through the bankruptcy court.
2. Warranty and Service Obligations
Whether warranty and service obligations continue depends on how the bankruptcy court structures any asset sale or restructuring plan. Some bankruptcies result in a successor entity continuing service under the original warranty terms (Sunnova’s transition to SunStrong Management is one example). Others result in service obligations being terminated or restructured. A homeowner who needs warranty service should document every service request and every response.
3. Claim Filing Deadlines
Bankruptcy cases have specific deadlines (claims bar dates) by which creditors — including homeowners with pre-petition claims — must file proofs of claim to preserve their rights. Missing the bar date may waive the claim. The deadlines are published in the bankruptcy case docket. A qualified attorney may review whether a homeowner’s situation requires filing a proof of claim.
4. How Solar Financing Continues
If the panels were financed through a third-party lender — Mosaic Funding, GoodLeap, Sunlight Financial, or another — the loan obligation is between the homeowner and the lender. The installer’s bankruptcy does not change the loan. The loan remains owed to the lender. If the lender itself is in bankruptcy (Mosaic’s 2025 filing), servicing may have transferred to a successor entity (Solar Servicing LLC in Mosaic’s case).
The Four Types of Texas Solar Contracts
(and Why They Matter)
Cancellation rights and remedies depend on which type of contract a Texas homeowner signed. The four most common are summarized below.
Solar Lease
Why Texas homeowners want out
Solar Loan
Why Texas homeowners want out
Solar PPA
Why Texas homeowners want out
Cash Purchase
Why Texas homeowners want out
Texas Solar Cancellation collects information about all four contract types during intake. The contract type determines which Texas and federal laws may apply, and an attorney reviews that combination as part of the legal review.
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Texas-Specific Considerations
DTPA Claims Survive Bankruptcy
Texas DTPA claims that arose before the company’s bankruptcy filing generally do not disappear when the company files. They may, however, need to be pursued through the bankruptcy court as part of the claims process. The 60-day pre-suit notice under DTPA §17.505 still applies; the notice may need to be filed in the bankruptcy case rather than served outside of court.
SB 1036 Does Not Disappear With the Installer
If the homeowner is within the 5-business-day cancellation window under Texas SB 1036 (for contracts signed on or after September 1, 2025), that cancellation right exists regardless of whether the installer has filed bankruptcy. A homeowner inside the window can typically still send a cancellation notice — though the practical question of who receives and acts on it may be different if the company is in Chapter 11.
TILA Rescission for Financed Systems
If a system was financed and TILA disclosures were missing or wrong, the rescission window may extend to up to three years from consummation under 15 U.S.C. §1635. TILA rescission is a federal right that runs against the lender — meaning the installer’s bankruptcy does not extinguish a TILA rescission claim, though the practical mechanics of asserting it during the lender’s bankruptcy (if applicable) may differ.
The Texas AG Investigation Continues
The April 6, 2026 Texas AG investigation into Sunrun, Freedom Forever, Lone Star Solar, and CAM Solar continues regardless of whether any named company files bankruptcy. Bankruptcy of a named company does not automatically stay the AG investigation; the OAG generally has different procedural rights as a state regulator than private creditors. A homeowner with a contract from a bankrupt installer named in the investigation may want to track both proceedings separately.
What to Do Now
Step 1: Document Everything
- Original signed contract and any addendums
- All financing paperwork (loan agreements, TILA disclosures, lender statements)
- All correspondence with the solar company — installation, service, warranty, billing
- All service or warranty tickets filed with the company
- Sales emails and text messages with the original salesperson
- Production reports from the monitoring portal, if accessible
- Utility bills before and after installation
- Any complaint already filed with the OAG, TDLR, BBB, or the homeowner’s REP
- Bankruptcy case notices the homeowner has received, if any
Step 2: Continue Making Payments
Continuing to make payments on the solar lease, loan, or PPA is generally the safest course of action until a qualified Texas-licensed attorney has reviewed the documents and provided specific advice. The decision to stop making payments must only be considered under advice and representation of a qualified attorney.
Step 3: Identify Who Currently Owns the Obligations
- Who currently holds the contract — the original installer, a successor entity, or a bankruptcy estate
- Who currently services the panels — the original installer, a successor, or a third-party service provider
- Who currently holds the loan, if a separate loan was used
- Who holds any UCC-1 financing statement filed against the equipment
Step 4: Submit Documentation for Review
A free intake gets the documentation in front of a qualified attorney to find out which Texas and federal laws may apply, whether claims need to be filed in the bankruptcy case, and what next steps may make sense for the specific situation.
IMPORTANT: Do Not Stop Making Payments Without Legal Advice
Continuing to make payments on a solar lease, loan, or PPA is generally the safest course of action until a qualified Texas-licensed attorney has reviewed the homeowner’s documents and provided specific advice. Stopping payments without legal advice may result in default, damage to credit, collections, or other consequences. The decision to stop making payments must only be considered under advice and representation of a qualified attorney.
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions come up most often during Texas homeowner intakes. They are general information only and not legal advice.
My solar company filed bankruptcy. Does that cancel my contract?
No. Bankruptcy of the installer does not automatically cancel the homeowner’s contract. The contract continues to exist as a financial obligation. The bankruptcy may change how warranty and service obligations are administered and may require any pre-petition claims to be filed in the bankruptcy case, but the contract itself does not disappear.
Sunnova filed Chapter 11. What happens to my Sunnova contract?
Sunnova’s assets were acquired through the bankruptcy process by Solaris Assets LLC, with operations transitioning to SunStrong Management. Existing Sunnova customers’ contracts and warranty obligations are generally being administered through that transition. A homeowner with a Sunnova contract should track communications from the successor entity and document every service request and response.
Freedom Forever filed bankruptcy. What happens to my Freedom Forever contract?
Freedom Forever filed Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware on April 15, 2026. The bankruptcy case is ongoing as of the date this page was last updated. The homeowner’s contract does not automatically disappear, but warranty and service obligations may be administered through the bankruptcy court. If you financed the panels through Mosaic Funding or another lender, the loan is owed to the lender — not to Freedom Forever — and the lender obligation continues.
I have a Mosaic solar loan. Mosaic filed bankruptcy too. What now?
Mosaic Funding filed Chapter 11 in 2025 and was acquired by Solar Servicing LLC in September 2025. Loan servicing generally transferred to the successor entity. A homeowner with a Mosaic loan should track loan statements and payment instructions from the current servicer. The loan obligation continues — it does not disappear because of Mosaic’s bankruptcy.
Do I still have to make payments if the company is bankrupt?
Generally yes. Continuing to make payments is generally the safest course of action until a qualified Texas-licensed attorney has reviewed the documents and provided specific advice. The decision to stop making payments must only be considered under advice and representation of a qualified attorney. Stopping payments without legal advice may result in default, damage to credit, collections, or other consequences.
Is there a UCC-1 lien on my home if the installer goes bankrupt?
UCC-1 financing statements are sometimes filed by solar companies or finance companies in connection with a solar transaction. UCC-1 liens, where filed, are filed against the solar equipment, not against the home. Even though the lien is on the equipment, it can sometimes raise questions during a home sale. The installer’s bankruptcy generally does not remove a UCC-1 — release typically requires resolution of the underlying obligation.
What about my warranty? Does it still exist?
Warranty obligations during and after bankruptcy depend on how the bankruptcy court structures any asset sale or plan of reorganization. Some bankruptcies result in a successor entity continuing service under the original warranty terms. Others result in service obligations being terminated or restructured. A homeowner should document every warranty request and response — that documentation may matter later.
Can I still file a DTPA claim if the company is bankrupt?
Generally yes — but the claim may need to be filed in the bankruptcy case by specific deadlines (claims bar dates). DTPA claims that arose before the bankruptcy filing generally survive but require coordination with the bankruptcy proceedings. A qualified attorney may review whether the specific situation requires filing a proof of claim and how the §17.505 60-day pre-suit notice interacts with the bankruptcy.
How does the Texas AG investigation interact with the Freedom Forever bankruptcy?
The AG investigation (announced April 6, 2026) and the Freedom Forever bankruptcy (filed April 15, 2026) proceed on separate tracks. State regulatory enforcement actions generally have different procedural rights than private creditor actions in bankruptcy. A homeowner with a Freedom Forever contract may have claims under both proceedings — though the practical mechanics of asserting them differ.
Should I file a complaint with the Texas OAG?
Filing a complaint at oag.my.texas.gov is free and adds to the public record. It is independent of any private legal review or bankruptcy claim. Many Texas homeowners do both — file a complaint AND organize documentation for individual review.
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