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Maine is a fast-growing solar market, but rapid growth has left some installers overextended. Thousands of Maine systems have been orphaned. NuWatt can help.
Typical Repair
$700–$2,800
Avg System Age
5 years
Diagnostic Fee
$250
Annual Maintenance
$350/yr
These companies are known to have ceased operations, been acquired, or significantly restructured their Maine 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 Maine, these are the most common issues we encounter:
Extreme cold inverter shutdowns during prolonged sub-zero stretches
Heavy wet snow loads exceeding design specifications
Coastal salt air corrosion on Downeast installations
Monitoring systems offline after installer cloud service shutdown
Long lead times for parts delivery to rural Maine locations
Wildlife nesting under panel arrays in rural and wooded areas
Maine follows UCC warranty provisions. Manufacturer product warranties are independent contracts that survive installer insolvency. The Maine Office of the Public Advocate can assist consumers with solar-related disputes and the Maine PUC oversees net energy billing interconnection standards.
If you believe your installer performed substandard work before closing, you can file a complaint with:
Maine Attorney General Consumer Protection DivisionMaine requires solar installers to hold proper electrical and/or solar-specific licenses. NuWatt holds all required licenses in Maine and is fully insured. This means any warranty work or repairs we perform meet state licensing standards.
NuWatt provides comprehensive solar rescue services in Maine. Diagnostic inspections start at $250, and common repairs range from $700 to $2,800.
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 Maine, monitoring setup runs approximately $200 and annual maintenance plans start at $350/year.
Thousands of solar systems in Maine have been orphaned by defunct installers
Net energy billing payments continue regardless of installer status
Maine solar systems face extreme cold, heavy snow, and coastal salt air challenges
Manufacturer warranties survive installer bankruptcy under Maine law
NuWatt is licensed in Maine and services all major solar equipment brands
Rural Maine locations may have longer response times — we prioritize scheduling for remote areas
Yes. Your net energy billing arrangement is between you and your utility (CMP or Versant Power), not your installer. As long as your system is producing and interconnected, you will continue to receive full retail rate credits for exported power. Your installer closing has no impact on your utility billing credits.
Yes. NuWatt services solar systems throughout Maine, including rural and coastal areas. We understand that many Maine installations are in remote locations where getting a service technician has been difficult. We maintain regional service crews and can typically schedule diagnostics within 48-72 hours, even in northern and Downeast Maine.
Maine presents several challenges for unattended solar systems: sub-zero temperatures can cause inverter shutdowns, heavy wet snow loads stress racking and frames, and coastal installations face salt air corrosion. Systems that have not been inspected in several years may have developed issues that reduce production or pose safety concerns. Our diagnostic checks all climate-related stress points specific to Maine conditions.
Yes. Manufacturer product warranties (typically 25 years for panels, 12-25 years for inverters) are contracts between you and the manufacturer. They survive installer bankruptcy. NuWatt can help you identify your equipment, check warranty status, and file claims with manufacturers for defective components.
Our diagnostic inspection is $250 and includes a comprehensive health report. Warranty-covered repairs may cost nothing beyond the diagnostic. Out-of-warranty repairs range from $700 to $2,800. Annual maintenance plans start at $350/year. With Maine electricity rates at $0.24/kWh, a typical 8kW system produces about $180/month in value — meaning most repair costs are recovered quickly through restored production.
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 Maine system back to full production.
Most diagnostics scheduled within 48 hours. Emergency service available.