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Pennsylvania is a growing solar market with an active SREC program, and thousands of systems have been left without installer support. Do not let SREC revenue slip away.
Typical Repair
$700–$2,800
Avg System Age
6 years
Diagnostic Fee
$250
Annual Maintenance
$350/yr
These companies are known to have ceased operations, been acquired, or significantly restructured their Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, these are the most common issues we encounter:
SREC meter communication failures after installer shut down monitoring
Heavy snowfall damage in northern and western PA counties
Inverter failures from power surges during thunderstorm season
Roof leak concerns from aging flashing and sealant
Monitoring systems offline after installer cloud service discontinued
Production losses from coal dust and pollen soiling in certain regions
Pennsylvania follows the Uniform Commercial Code for warranty enforcement. Manufacturer product warranties are between the homeowner and manufacturer and survive installer insolvency. The PA Attorney General Bureau of Consumer Protection handles complaints related to solar installations and installer conduct.
If you believe your installer performed substandard work before closing, you can file a complaint with:
Pennsylvania Attorney General Bureau of Consumer ProtectionPennsylvania requires solar installers to hold proper electrical and/or solar-specific licenses. NuWatt holds all required licenses in Pennsylvania and is fully insured. This means any warranty work or repairs we perform meet state licensing standards.
NuWatt provides comprehensive solar rescue services in Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania, monitoring setup runs approximately $225 and annual maintenance plans start at $350/year.
Thousands of solar systems in Pennsylvania have been orphaned by defunct installers
SREC revenue continues as long as your production meter is reporting — lost monitoring means lost income
Pennsylvania requires proper licensing for solar electrical work
Manufacturer warranties survive installer bankruptcy under PA law
NuWatt is licensed in Pennsylvania and services all major solar equipment brands
Western and northern PA systems face heavy snow loads requiring regular inspection
Yes, but only if your production meter is working and reporting to the SREC tracking system (GATS). If your installer shut down their monitoring platform and your production is no longer being tracked, you could be losing SREC revenue. A typical 8kW system earns $300-450 per year in SREC income. NuWatt can restore your monitoring and ensure your SREC generation is being tracked and credited.
Our diagnostic is $250 in Pennsylvania and includes a comprehensive system health report. Warranty-covered repairs may cost nothing beyond the diagnostic. Out-of-warranty repairs range from $700 to $2,800. Monitoring restoration runs $225, and annual maintenance plans start at $350/year. Pennsylvania has moderate service costs compared to the Northeast, and repairs are typically recovered through restored production and SREC income.
Start by checking your electric bill to see if your system is still producing (your bill should be lower than pre-solar). Gather any paperwork you have: contract, permit, warranty cards. Then contact NuWatt for a diagnostic. We will assess your system health, identify any equipment issues, check your manufacturer warranties, and provide a clear plan to get your system back to full production.
Western PA systems face unique challenges including heavier snowfall, more frequent cloud cover, and in some areas, additional panel soiling from industrial particulates. These factors make regular maintenance especially important for maximizing production. Ground-mount systems in western PA may also face frost heave issues. NuWatt is familiar with the specific conditions across all PA regions.
Yes. NuWatt handles interconnection administrative requirements for all major PA utilities. If your service provider information needs to be updated, or if there are any billing or meter issues related to your installer closure, we coordinate directly with your utility to resolve them. Your net metering arrangement is between you and your utility and continues regardless of installer status.
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 Pennsylvania system back to full production.
Most diagnostics scheduled within 48 hours. Emergency service available.