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Rhode Island packs a lot of solar into a small state, and thousands of systems have been left without installer support. NuWatt is ready to adopt your orphaned system.
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, these are the most common issues we encounter:
Salt air corrosion on coastal installations affecting connectors and junction boxes
Monitoring gateway offline after installer cloud service discontinued
Microinverter communication failures from freeze-thaw cycles
Roof flashing leaks from wind-driven rain during coastal storms
Production underperformance from panel soiling and bird droppings
Rhode Island follows the Uniform Commercial Code for warranty enforcement. Manufacturer product warranties transfer with the equipment and are not dependent on the installing dealer remaining in business. The state Office of Energy Resources can help direct homeowners to licensed replacement service providers.
If you believe your installer performed substandard work before closing, you can file a complaint with:
Rhode Island Attorney General's Consumer Protection UnitRhode Island requires solar installers to hold proper electrical and/or solar-specific licenses. NuWatt holds all required licenses in Rhode Island and is fully insured. This means any warranty work or repairs we perform meet state licensing standards.
NuWatt provides comprehensive solar rescue services in Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island, monitoring setup runs approximately $200 and annual maintenance plans start at $350/year.
Thousands of solar systems in Rhode Island have been orphaned by defunct installers
REG program payments continue regardless of installer status — your production incentive is safe
Coastal installations face unique corrosion challenges that require experienced technicians
Manufacturer warranties survive installer bankruptcy under Rhode Island law
NuWatt is licensed in Rhode Island and services all major solar equipment brands
Yes. Your Renewable Energy Growth (REG) program contract is between you and your utility (Rhode Island Energy), not your installer. As long as your system is producing power and your production meter is functioning, you will continue to receive REG payments for the full 15-year term. If your monitoring is down, NuWatt can restore it to ensure accurate production tracking.
Our diagnostic inspection is $250 in Rhode Island and includes a comprehensive system health report. Warranty-covered repairs may cost nothing beyond the diagnostic fee. Out-of-warranty repairs typically range from $700 to $2,800. Monitoring restoration runs $200, and annual maintenance plans start at $350/year. With RI electricity rates at $0.27/kWh, most repair costs are recovered quickly through restored production.
Yes. Coastal installations in Rhode Island face salt air corrosion that can degrade connectors, junction boxes, and exposed wiring faster than inland systems. This is especially common in systems older than 5 years that were not installed with marine-grade components. NuWatt inspects for corrosion as part of our standard diagnostic and can replace affected components with corrosion-resistant alternatives.
Yes. We are authorized service partners for Enphase, SolarEdge, SMA, and other major manufacturers. We can file warranty claims, coordinate equipment replacement, and install warranty components. Most panel warranties (25 years) and inverter warranties (12-25 years) survive installer bankruptcy.
Contact the Rhode Island Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit to file a complaint. If the installer filed for bankruptcy, you may need to file a claim in bankruptcy court. For incomplete installations, NuWatt can assess what work remains and provide a quote to complete the project to code.
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 Rhode Island system back to full production.
Most diagnostics scheduled within 48 hours. Emergency service available.