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Get a Free QuoteYour NH solar company closed. Your panels still work. Your manufacturer warranties still exist. Here is exactly what to do — in order — to protect your investment and get your system properly supported.
Manufacturer Warranties Survive Installer Bankruptcy
Your panel (Silfab, REC, Hyundai, Q.CELLS) and inverter (Enphase, SolarEdge) warranties are with the manufacturer — not your installer. They remain fully valid regardless of what happens to the company that installed your system.
Not all warranties are equal. Know which ones survive an installer closing before taking action.
| Warranty / Coverage | Issued By | Survives? | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel product warranty (physical defects) | Manufacturer (Silfab, REC, etc.) | Yes | Contact manufacturer directly |
| Panel performance warranty (degradation) | Manufacturer | Yes | Contact manufacturer directly |
| Enphase microinverter warranty | Enphase Energy | Yes | enlighten.enphaseenergy.com |
| SolarEdge inverter warranty | SolarEdge | Yes | Contact SolarEdge support |
| Workmanship / roof leak warranty | Solar installer | No | File AG complaint; hire rescue installer |
| Net metering (NEM 2.0) enrollment | Your utility | Yes | No action needed |
| Production monitoring platform | Installer (if custom) | No | Switch to manufacturer monitoring |
| Unfinished installation work | Installer | No | Hire rescue installer; small claims or AG |
Follow these steps in order. Do not skip warranty registration — it is the most time-sensitive action that many homeowners overlook.
Check the NH Secretary of State business database at sos.nh.gov to see if the LLC or corporation is active, dissolved, or in forfeiture. Also check the NH OPLC at oplc.nh.gov to see if electrician licenses are still active. Try calling the company number and sending a registered letter to the business address of record.
Log into your monitoring platform (Enphase Enlighten, SolarEdge app, or your inverter's monitoring portal). Confirm production is occurring and matches historical averages. If monitoring is down, check your utility bill — if solar credits are appearing, the system is likely working. If there are no credits and the system appears offline, call your utility's net metering department first.
Register your panels and inverters directly with the manufacturer — this is often the installer's responsibility, but it can be done by the homeowner. For Enphase: enlighten.enphaseenergy.com. For SolarEdge: monitoring.solaredge.com. For Silfab, REC, Hyundai, Q.CELLS — visit the manufacturer's warranty registration page and submit your system information. Proof of purchase (your solar contract) is sufficient.
Gather every document from the original installation: the signed contract, equipment specifications, interconnection approval from your utility, building permit and electrical permit copies, inspection sign-offs, and any warranty certificates. Scan and store digital copies in multiple locations. If you cannot locate original documents, your town building department has permit records, and your utility has interconnection records.
If the company left you with unresolved issues, incomplete work, or misrepresented warranties, file a complaint with: (1) NH Attorney General Consumer Protection Bureau — doj.nh.gov/consumer or 1-888-468-4454; (2) NH OPLC Electricians Board if the licensed electrician was also the contractor; (3) Better Business Bureau for a public record. These filings help future consumers and may trigger action if other complaints exist.
Find a qualified NH solar company to take over as your system's service provider. They can: perform a complete system audit, restore monitoring, handle manufacturer warranty claims on your behalf, complete any unfinished installation work, and provide ongoing maintenance. NuWatt offers a Solar Orphan Rescue program specifically for NH homeowners whose installers have closed.
File complaints about deceptive practices, unfulfilled warranties, and installer fraud under RSA 358-A.
Phone: 1-888-468-4454
Web: doj.nh.gov/consumer
Verify whether the solar company's business entity is still active, dissolved, or in forfeiture.
Phone: 603-271-3242
Web: sos.nh.gov
Verify installer electrician license status. File complaints about unlicensed or substandard electrical work.
Phone: 603-271-2219
Web: oplc.nh.gov
File a BBB complaint for public record. Search for other complaints about the same company.
Phone: 603-228-3789
Web: bbb.org
NH homeowners with orphaned solar systems can contact NuWatt for a complete rescue assessment. We specialize in systems left behind by closed installers.
We assess your system's current production, equipment health, and missing documentation at no charge.
We file warranty claims on your behalf with panel and inverter manufacturers — you should not have to navigate this alone.
If your monitoring is down, we restore it through the manufacturer's platform (Enphase, SolarEdge) so you can track production.
If your installer left work unfinished, we complete it to NH code with licensed electricians and proper permits.
We take over as your system's service provider — annual inspections, inverter replacements, and utility coordination.
We document installation defects and system failures in writing, supporting your complaint to the NH Attorney General.
Your solar panels are fine — they do not stop working when an installer goes bankrupt. The equipment continues to generate electricity normally. What changes is: your workmanship warranty disappears (the installer was the guarantor), your monitoring support may end if it was through the installer's platform, and any open service tickets or pending work are uncompleted. Manufacturer product and performance warranties (on panels, microinverters, etc.) survive completely.
Yes, absolutely. Manufacturer warranties are issued by the panel manufacturer (Silfab, REC, Hyundai, Q.CELLS, etc.) — not the installer. If your installer goes bankrupt, you contact the manufacturer directly. Enphase microinverter warranties are similarly direct from Enphase. You should register your panels and inverters on the manufacturer's portal (if not already done) — the registration is associated with your address, not the installer. NuWatt can help you locate and register orphaned systems.
Warning signs include: unanswered calls and emails, a website that is down or no longer updated, NH Secretary of State database showing the LLC or corporation as dissolved or inactive, and contractor license listed as expired with the NH Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC). You can check NH business status at sos.nh.gov and contractor license status at oplc.nh.gov.
Step 1: Verify your system is still working by checking your monitoring app (Enphase Enlighten, SolarEdge monitoring, etc.) for recent production data. Step 2: Locate all your warranty documents — panel product/performance warranty, inverter warranty, interconnection agreement from your utility, and workmanship warranty. Step 3: Register your equipment directly with manufacturers if not already done. Step 4: File a complaint with the NH Attorney General Consumer Protection Bureau if you have unresolved service issues or were deceived about warranties.
If the company is dissolved or in bankruptcy, your ability to recover damages is severely limited. In a bankruptcy proceeding, you may file as an unsecured creditor, but unsecured creditors typically receive pennies on the dollar — or nothing. If the company was an LLC and the owners engaged in fraud or commingling of assets, piercing the corporate veil is possible but difficult and expensive. A more practical path: file a complaint with the NH Attorney General under RSA 358-A (Consumer Protection Act) and with the NH OPLC if licensure was involved.
Yes. Your NEM 2.0 interconnection agreement is with your utility (Eversource, Liberty, Unitil, or NHEC), not your installer. The installer going bankrupt does not affect your net metering enrollment or credits. However, if you need to expand the system, replace an inverter, or make electrical changes, you will need a new licensed NH electrician to perform the work and interact with the utility. NuWatt can serve as your ongoing system liaison.
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