- Mar 2025: EnergyAid bought Sunworks and Solcius customer data and monitoring sites.
- Feb 2024: Sunworks and three of its companies filed Chapter 7. Jeoffrey Burtch was named trustee, its SEC filing says.
What happened to Sunworks?
Sunworks put in solar for more than 20 years. It worked in California, Texas, the Southwest, the Carolinas, Florida and the Northeast. It put in 27,405 systems. Then home sales fell fast.
- Sunworks gets more time on its debts and announces $20 million in new funding promises.
- Sunworks and three of its companies stop work and file Chapter 7. Its CEO and board resign.
- Nasdaq tells Sunworks its stock will be removed from trading.
In Chapter 7, a trustee sells what’s left, and the company shuts down for good. Bought from a different installer? Start with our guide for any solar shutdown.
Who services Sunworks systems now?
In 2025, a repair company called EnergyAid bought Sunworks’ and Solcius’ customer records. It says it will watch over and fix those systems.
- Contact EnergyAidAsk whether your system is in its records.
- Get a price firstAsk what service costs before work starts.
- Check maker warrantiesPanel and inverter makers may still cover parts.
What should Sunworks customers do now?
Your next step depends on the problem. Pick the one closest to yours.
Pull together the contract, the warranty papers and your monitoring login. Check the labels for your panel and inverter brands.
What still countsThe maker’s warranty may cover the part. A licensed installer can do the labor and file the claim.
Your warrantySnap photos with dates. Tell your home insurer. Then ask a licensed roofer or solar pro for a written price.
Get help safelyYour loan outlived Sunworks. Stay current on payments, and send your lender questions in writing.
Your loanSearch the Sunworks case on PACER, the federal court records site. Check any court notice you got.
ClaimsClosures like this draw people selling “new” warranties for a fee. Never pay upfront.
Spot the scamIs my Sunworks warranty still good?
Warranties from your equipment makers usually survive. Sunworks’ own install warranty is the part that’s likely gone.
- Backed by whoever made the part.
- Brands are on your contract and equipment labels.
- Contact the maker when a part fails.
- Covered installation work, like wiring and mounts.
- Sunworks can’t send crews anymore.
- Save every repair quote.
Do I still pay my Sunworks loan? Can I file a claim?
Usually, yes, you still pay. If Sunworks owes you money, the Chapter 7 case is where claims go.
- Find the caseSearch PACER, the federal court records site, for Delaware case 24-10215.
- Ask the trustee firstClaims go through the Chapter 7 trustee. The deadline may have passed, so ask before you file.
- Use Form 410File on Official Form 410 and attach your contract and receipts.
What warning signs did Sunworks show before it closed?
Sunworks’ numbers turned bad months before it closed.
- In three months, its sales fell 29.5% from a year before. Home solar sales fell 44.5%.
- It lost $36.5 million in three months.
- It finaly filed Chapter 7, and its leaders resigned.
How do I get my Sunworks system fixed safely?
In California or Arizona, ask EnergyAid first. Anywhere else, a licensed installer can fix your system and file the maker warranty claims. Then watch for these Sunworks scams.
- “We took over Sunworks”EnergyAid bought Sunworks’ records, but others may say they did. Look the company up and call it back yourself.
- Pay to “keep your warranty active”Maker warranties don’t need a fee to stay active. Ask the maker directly.
- A rush to sign a service planGet a written price first, and compare it with a second licensed installer.
Sunworks bankruptcy questions, answered
Is Sunworks still in business?
No. Sunworks and three of its companies stopped work and filed Chapter 7 in February 2024. In Chapter 7, the company closes and a trustee sells what remains. Its CEO and board resigned, and Nasdaq moved to remove its stock from trading.
When did Sunworks file for bankruptcy?
Sunworks filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on February 5, 2024, along with three of its companies. It stopped operating at the same time. Days earlier, it had announced new funding promises, which shows good news isn’t proof a company is safe.
Who is the Sunworks bankruptcy trustee?
Jeoffrey Burtch was appointed Chapter 7 trustee, Sunworks said in a February 2024 SEC filing. The trustee sells what’s left and pays creditors in the order the law sets. You can follow the trustee’s filings on PACER under Delaware case 24-10215.
Is my Sunworks warranty still good?
It depends on which one. Equipment warranties come from the panel, inverter and battery makers, so they often still count. The install warranty from Sunworks itself, which covered the labor, is likely worthless now. Hold on to repair quotes and receipts, and call the maker about failed parts.
Is there a Sunworks customer service number?
No. Sunworks closed in February 2024, so no one answers for it. For service, ask EnergyAid, which bought Sunworks’ customer records in 2025, or hire a licensed installer. For case questions, check the trustee’s filings on PACER.
Do I still have to pay my Sunworks solar loan?
Usually, yes. The bankruptcy didn’t cancel your loan, because a lender holds it, not Sunworks. Stay current on payments, and send your lender questions in writing. Talk to the lender before you stop paying, since a missed payment can dent your credit.
Can I file a claim against Sunworks?
If Sunworks owes you money, search PACER for Delaware case 24-10215 and check any court notice you got. Claim deadlines may have passed. If Sunworks kept a deposit for a system it never installed, the first $3,800 of that claim gets special priority.
Where did Sunworks install solar?
Sunworks worked in California, Texas, the Southwest, the Carolinas, Florida and the Northeast, trade reporting found. It installed home, business and farm solar systems. So Sunworks owners are spread across many states, not just one region. Your state’s license lookup can help you find a new installer.
How many systems did Sunworks install?
Sunworks put in 27,405 solar systems over more than 20 years, adding over 224 megawatts of solar, according to trade reporting. That’s why its shutdown left so many owners looking for new help with repairs and warranties. Check your contract for your system’s parts and warranties.
Why did Sunworks go bankrupt?
High interest rates hurt home solar sales, and Sunworks’ home solar business shrank 44.5%, trade reporting found. Even after it got more time on its debts and new funding promises, it shut down and filed Chapter 7 in February 2024.
Could you tell Sunworks was in trouble?
There were signs, like falling home sales. But Sunworks also announced new funding promises days before it closed. That’s the lesson: watch what a company does, like stalled work and layoffs, not just what it announces. Use our checker above to spot trouble early.
How do I avoid scams after Sunworks’ bankruptcy?
Some callers pose as Sunworks or as the company that replaced it. Hang up and look them up yourself before paying anything. Maker warranties stay active for free. If an offer feels pushy, tell your state’s consumer protection office.
Who services Sunworks systems now?
In 2025, a repair company called EnergyAid bought Sunworks’ and Solcius’ customer records, Solar Power World reported. It says it will monitor and maintain those systems. Ask about prices before any work. You can also use any licensed installer. Keep your monitoring login handy.
I bought from Solcius. Is that Sunworks?
Yes. Solcius was one of Sunworks’ home solar companies, and it closed with Sunworks in 2024. Everything on this page applies to Solcius customers too. EnergyAid bought Solcius customer records along with Sunworks’ records. Check your contract to be sure which company you signed with.
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Sources and updates
Sources (11)
- Sunworks, Inc., SEC Form 8-K, Bankruptcy and Nasdaq delisting notice, February 2024.
- pv magazine USA, a solar trade publication, Publicly traded solar installer Sunworks files for bankruptcy, February 9, 2024.
- Benzinga (financial news), Sunworks files for Chapter 7: the Delaware filing and board resignations.
- U.S. Courts, Official Form 410, Proof of Claim and instructions.
- Federal Register (Judicial Conference of the United States), Revision of Certain Dollar Amounts in the Bankruptcy Code: the $3,800 consumer deposit priority.
- U.S. Department of Labor, Plant closings and layoffs (WARN Act): layoff notice rules.
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, PACER: federal court case search.
- U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, EDGAR full-text search: public company filings.
- Solar Power World (trade news), EnergyAid acquires Sunworks, Solcius assets, March 2025.
- Solar Builder (trade news), EnergyAid acquires Sunworks IP: service area and membership plan.
- pv magazine (trade news), Sunworks files for bankruptcy: sales drop and losses.
Changelog · last updated October 17, 2026 · 3 updates
- October 17, 2026: The Freedom Forever link now says its claim deadline passed on October 16.
- October 13, 2026: Moved to theday.company/solar-bankruptcy/sunworks-bankruptcy; the old address forwards here. Added a quick decision box and next-step links. Added a chart of who to call now that Sunworks is gone, the Chapter 7 trustee and case number, Sunworks-specific scam signs, and answers on the trustee and a customer service number. Swapped a general Chapter 7 answer for the Sunworks one.
- October 5, 2026: Guide published with Sunworks’ shutdown timeline, warranty, loan and claim steps, and the warning lesson from its final month.
How to cite this page: The Day Company, “Sunworks went bankrupt. What can Sunworks customers do now?”, updated October 17, 2026, https://theday.company/solar-bankruptcy/sunworks-bankruptcy.
This guide explains public records in plain language. It is not legal advice. For your own situation, talk to a bankruptcy lawyer or legal aid. The Day Company is not tied to Sunworks, any buyer, servicer, lender or installer, and no company can pay for placement in this guide.