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With the highest electricity rates in the country, a down solar system in Connecticut costs you more per day than almost anywhere else. Thousands of CT systems need a new service provider.
Typical Repair
$750–$3,000
Avg System Age
6 years
Diagnostic Fee
$275
Annual Maintenance
$375/yr
These companies are known to have ceased operations, been acquired, or significantly restructured their Connecticut operations:
This list may not be comprehensive. If your installer is not listed here, we can still help. Many smaller local companies also close without public notice.
Based on our experience servicing orphaned solar systems in Connecticut, these are the most common issues we encounter:
Inverter shutdowns from summer heat buildup in poorly ventilated installations
Critter damage from squirrels nesting under panel arrays
Nor’easter storm damage to racking and panel mounts
Monitoring systems going offline after installer portal shutdown
Ground-fault errors from moisture intrusion at junction boxes
Production losses from panel soiling in wooded suburban areas
Connecticut law provides strong consumer protections for solar equipment purchases. Manufacturer warranties are contracts between the homeowner and the manufacturer and are not voided by installer insolvency. The Connecticut DEEP maintains a list of licensed solar installers for warranty transfer purposes.
If you believe your installer performed substandard work before closing, you can file a complaint with:
Connecticut Department of Consumer ProtectionConnecticut requires solar installers to hold proper electrical and/or solar-specific licenses. NuWatt holds all required licenses in Connecticut and is fully insured. This means any warranty work or repairs we perform meet state licensing standards.
NuWatt provides comprehensive solar rescue services in Connecticut. Diagnostic inspections start at $275, and common repairs range from $750 to $3,000.
Complete inspection of your solar system to identify issues and assess overall health after your installer closed.
Reconnect or replace your solar monitoring system so you can track production and catch problems early.
Fix or replace failed inverters — the #1 issue for orphaned systems. We service all major brands.
Navigate manufacturer warranties and transfer coverage to a new servicing dealer. Most panel warranties survive installer bankruptcy.
Professional panel cleaning and annual maintenance plans to keep your system performing at peak output.
Add battery storage, replace aging panels, or expand your system. Turn a crisis into an upgrade opportunity.
Transparent pricing: We always check manufacturer warranty coverage before recommending paid repairs. Many inverter, optimizer, and panel replacements are covered under existing manufacturer warranties at no additional hardware cost to you. In Connecticut, monitoring setup runs approximately $225 and annual maintenance plans start at $375/year.
Connecticut homeowners lose more money per day from a down solar system than most other states due to $0.30/kWh rates
Thousands of solar systems in Connecticut have been orphaned by defunct installers
Connecticut requires solar contractors to hold proper licensing through DEEP
Manufacturer warranties survive installer bankruptcy — your panels and inverters are still covered
NuWatt is licensed in Connecticut and can take over system maintenance immediately
The RSIP rebate you received is not affected by installer closure
Yes. Your panel manufacturer warranty (typically 25 years) and inverter warranty (12-25 years) are contracts between you and the manufacturer, not the installer. These survive installer bankruptcy. The only warranty you lose is the installer workmanship warranty (typically 10 years), which covered installation quality issues like roof leaks or wiring problems. NuWatt can replace this with our own service agreement and handle all manufacturer warranty claims on your behalf.
Connecticut has the highest electricity rates in the nation at approximately $0.30/kWh. A typical 8kW solar system produces about 27 kWh per day on average. That means a completely down system costs you roughly $8 per day, $240 per month, or nearly $2,900 per year in lost savings. Even a system producing at 50% capacity due to failed microinverters or a degraded string inverter costs you over $1,400 per year. Getting your system fixed quickly pays for itself.
Yes. NuWatt is an authorized service partner for Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA, and other major manufacturers. We can file warranty claims on your behalf, handle equipment replacement, and install new components under warranty at no cost for the equipment. You only pay our labor fee for the installation, unless the issue is also covered under a service agreement with us.
No. The Residential Solar Investment Program (RSIP) rebate was a one-time payment applied at the time of installation. Once received, it is yours regardless of what happens to the installer. Your system is fully yours, and no incentives need to be returned if your installer goes out of business.
Look for a company that is licensed by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), carries proper insurance, and is an authorized service partner for your specific equipment. NuWatt meets all of these criteria and specializes in servicing orphaned systems. We service all major inverter and panel brands and can take over your system monitoring and maintenance.
Usually not. Solar panels are rated for 25-30 years and most orphaned systems are only 5-8 years old. The panels themselves are almost always fine. Inverters may need attention (they typically last 12-15 years for string inverters and 25 years for microinverters), but replacement is far cheaper than a full system replacement. NuWatt will always recommend the most cost-effective repair path rather than pushing a full replacement.
Your solar panels are built to last 25-30 years. Just because your installer did not does not mean your system has to stop working. Let NuWatt get your Connecticut system back to full production.
Most diagnostics scheduled within 48 hours. Emergency service available.