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Texas is one of the fastest-growing solar markets in the country, but rapid growth has left many installers overextended. Tens of thousands of Texas systems have been orphaned. NuWatt can help.
Typical Repair
$750–$3,000
Avg System Age
5 years
Diagnostic Fee
$250
Annual Maintenance
$375/yr
These companies are known to have ceased operations, been acquired, or significantly restructured their Texas 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 Texas, these are the most common issues we encounter:
Extreme heat causing inverter overheating and thermal shutdown (110F+)
Hail damage to panels and exposed wiring — Texas leads the nation in hail events
Hurricane and severe thunderstorm damage to racking and panels
Monitoring systems offline after installer cloud service shut down
Rapid soiling from Texas dust storms reducing panel output
Critter guard damage from raccoons, squirrels, and birds in suburban areas
Texas follows the UCC for warranty enforcement and has the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA) which provides additional consumer protections. Manufacturer product warranties survive installer insolvency. Texas does not have a dedicated solar licensing category but requires electrical licensing for solar installations.
If you believe your installer performed substandard work before closing, you can file a complaint with:
Texas Attorney General Consumer Protection DivisionTexas requires solar installers to hold proper electrical and/or solar-specific licenses. NuWatt holds all required licenses in Texas and is fully insured. This means any warranty work or repairs we perform meet state licensing standards.
NuWatt provides comprehensive solar rescue services in Texas. Diagnostic inspections start at $250, 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 Texas, monitoring setup runs approximately $225 and annual maintenance plans start at $375/year.
Tens of thousands of solar systems in Texas have been orphaned by defunct installers
Texas leads the nation in hail damage to solar panels — regular inspection is critical
Extreme heat causes more inverter failures in Texas than almost any other state
Manufacturer warranties survive installer bankruptcy under the Texas DTPA
Texas requires electrical licensing for solar work — verify your replacement provider credentials
NuWatt services select Texas markets with full diagnostic, repair, and maintenance capabilities
First, check if your system is still producing by looking at your electricity bill or any working monitoring. Texas systems face unique risks from hail, heat, and storms, so unattended systems may have developing issues. Gather your contract, permits, and warranty documents. Then contact NuWatt for a diagnostic. We will assess your system health, check for hail and heat damage, verify your manufacturer warranties, and create a repair plan.
Hail damage is generally covered by your homeowner insurance, not your solar panel warranty. Most panel manufacturers warrant against manufacturing defects, not weather damage. However, quality panels are rated to withstand 1-inch hail at 50 mph. If your panels were damaged by hail within their rated tolerance, that could indicate a manufacturing defect covered by warranty. NuWatt can assess whether damage is weather-related (insurance claim) or warranty-related (manufacturer claim).
Texas summer temperatures routinely exceed 100F, and rooftop equipment temperatures can reach 140F or higher. This extreme heat causes inverter thermal shutdowns, accelerated component aging, and reduced panel efficiency. Orphaned systems without regular maintenance may have clogged inverter vents, failing cooling fans, or degraded thermal paste — all of which worsen heat problems. Our diagnostic checks all heat-related components and can install shade covers or improved ventilation for inverters.
Texas does not have a statewide net metering mandate, but many utilities and retail electricity providers (REPs) offer solar buyback plans. Your buyback arrangement is between you and your REP, not your installer, so it continues regardless of installer status. If you need to switch REPs, NuWatt can advise on the best solar buyback plans available in your area.
Our diagnostic is $250 in Texas and includes a comprehensive system health report with specific attention to heat and hail damage. Warranty-covered repairs may cost nothing beyond the diagnostic. Out-of-warranty repairs range from $750 to $3,000. Monitoring restoration runs $225, and annual maintenance plans start at $375/year. Texas systems benefit especially from annual maintenance due to the harsh climate conditions.
Unpermitted solar installations can create problems with your homeowner insurance, utility interconnection, and future home sale. NuWatt can inspect your system for code compliance, pull retroactive permits if your local jurisdiction allows them, and ensure your installation meets current electrical and building codes. Addressing permit issues proactively protects your investment and avoids complications when selling your home.
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 Texas system back to full production.
Most diagnostics scheduled within 48 hours. Emergency service available.