Freedom Forever went bankrupt. What happens to your solar panels now?

Freedom Forever was based in Temecula, California. It was once the second-largest home solar company in the U.S. In 2026 it ran out of money. It tried to sell itself and failed. Now it is closing for good.

1. April 3, 2026The Texas Attorney General opens an investigation into Freedom Forever and three other solar companies. The office cites more than 100 complaints.
2. April 15, 2026Freedom Forever files for bankruptcy in Delaware. It lists $500 million to $1 billion in debts.
3. Around the same dayFormer workers later sue. They say about 1,600 people lost their jobs without the 60 days’ notice the law requires.
4. August 7, 2026No buyer steps in. The case becomes a Chapter 7 liquidation. Trustee Alfred T. Giuliano takes over to close the company.
5. September 22, 2026The court set this date for the meeting of creditors, the people the company owes.
6. October 16, 2026Last day to file a claim.

Mosaic’s collapse moved many solar loans to new owners. See the Mosaic bankruptcy guide. Was your installer a different company? Start with what to do when any solar company goes bankrupt.

Freedom Forever’s slide showed up in public before it filed. Here’s what came first.

1. 2025It was the No. 2 home solar installer in the U.S., with about 6.1% of the market, trade press reported from Wood Mackenzie data.
2. Late 2025By the end of the year, its share had dropped to about 3.9%.
3. April 2026Texas announced an investigation into its sales practices.
4. April 15, 2026It filed for bankruptcy, listing $500 million to $1 billion in debts.

It depends on where your project stands. Tap the one that sounds like you.

Does Freedom Forever owe you money? Maybe a deposit for work it never did, or a repair it never made. Then file a proof of claim with the court. It’s free, you can do it yourself, and the deadline is October 16, 2026.

1. Gather your proofYour contract, receipts or bank statements, the warranty, and photos. Write down what you’re owed and why.
2. File online for freeGo to the Delaware bankruptcy court’s claims page. Choose “File a Proof of Claim.” No login needed. Use case number 26-10522.
3. Save your claim numberThe court fills in the official form, Form 410, as you go. Then it gives you a claim number. Print it or save it.

Usually, your lender. The court lets Freedom Forever’s old lenders take over stalled jobs. They can hire new crews, finish the work and get systems approved to turn on.

Ask your lender three things: who is finishing your system, when work starts, and if your payments change while it’s unfinished. Get the answers in writing.

You likely have two warranties. One probably still counts. The other came from Freedom Forever, and it’s the one at risk.

Usually, yes. Your loan or lease is a separate deal with a finance company. The bankruptcy doesn’t cancel it. Missed payments can hurt your credit.

1. Call your lenderFind its name on your loan papers or statement. Ask what happens to your account now.
2. Ask about unfinished workIs your system off? Ask if payments change until it’s on, and who is finishing it.
3. Get it in writingSave emails and letters. Answers in writing protect you if there’s a dispute later.

Was your loan from Mosaic? It went bankrupt in 2025, so your loan may have a new servicer. See the Mosaic guide. Loan from Sunlight Financial? See the Sunlight Financial guide.

Look for a licensed company that’s been around a while. It should put prices in writing and have a clean record. When a company disappears, your workmanship warranty goes with it. So pick one that will last.

In Texas? We score installers on public records only. No company pays to be listed. See the best solar companies in Texas and how we review companies.

When a big installer fails, thousands of worried owners become targets. Watch for these three signs.

1. They call you firstA stranger knows you had Freedom Forever. They offer to “take over your warranty” for a fee.
2. They want money upfrontReal repair companies quote first. Never pay a fee to keep a warranty you already have.
3. They rush youPressure to sign today, or threats that your system will be shut off, are scare tactics.

Every solar bankruptcy we cover is in the solar bankruptcy guide.