Your Nevada Solar Company Closed. Now What?
If your Nevada solar installer went bankrupt or vanished, you're not alone. Titan Solar, Pink Energy, ADT Solar, and dozens of smaller Vegas-area installers have collapsed in the last 24 months. The good news: your panels still work, your manufacturer warranty is still valid, and you can almost always recover monitoring. Here's the playbook.
Step 1: Don't panic — your warranties are likely intact
Two separate warranties exist on every solar system:
- Equipment warranty — from the panel/inverter/battery manufacturer (LG, REC, Enphase, SolarEdge, Tesla). 10–25 years. Survives installer bankruptcy.
- Workmanship warranty — from the installer. This is the one you lose when they close. Usually 10 years on roof penetrations and labor.
Step 2: Recover your monitoring
Most orphaned systems silently stop reporting because the installer's monitoring account got disabled. Here's how to get it back:
- Enphase: create a homeowner account at enlighten.enphaseenergy.com — request system transfer with your serial numbers.
- SolarEdge: monitoringpublic.solaredge.com — homeowner account request, takes 3–5 days.
- Tesla / Powerwall: tesla.com/support — transfer via VIN or system ID.
- We do this for free when you book a diagnostic with us.
Step 3: Get a real diagnostic
Many orphaned systems are underperforming and the owner doesn't know. A proper diagnostic includes:
- Production vs. design comparison (PVWatts modeled output)
- Inverter fault log review
- IV curve trace on suspect strings
- Thermal imaging on hot panels
- Grounding & bonding inspection (huge issue with low-bid installers)
Step 4: Don't sign a new 20-year monitoring contract
Some companies prey on orphaned customers with overpriced 'rescue' service contracts. You don't need one. You need a licensed electrical contractor who can diagnose, repair, and walk away. That's what we do — flat-rate diagnostics, transparent repair quotes, no monthly fees.
Common orphan-system issues we fix
- Dead Enphase microinverters (warranty-replaced, you pay labor only)
- SolarEdge optimizer failures (warranty-replaced)
- Failed string inverters (warranty replacement or like-for-like swap)
- Monitoring offline / wifi gateway failures
- NV Energy net metering account stuck on wrong rate
- Bad roof penetrations causing leaks (workmanship — out of pocket)
Frequently asked questions
My solar company went out of business. Can I still claim my warranty?+
Yes — equipment warranties (panels, inverters, batteries) are with the manufacturer and survive any installer bankruptcy. You just need a licensed contractor to process the claim and do the labor.
How do I find out who originally installed my system?+
Check your NV Energy interconnection paperwork, your county permit record (Clark County ePermits), or look for stickers on the inverter and main service disconnect.
Can I switch my monitoring to a new company?+
Monitoring belongs to you, not the installer. Enphase, SolarEdge, and Tesla all let homeowners reclaim their system in 5–10 minutes.
Is it worth repairing an old solar system?+
Almost always yes. A system that cost $25,000–$40,000 to install is usually worth a $500–$3,000 repair. We give honest go/no-go diagnostics.
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