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Solar bankruptcyChapter 11 · 2024Updated Oct 5, 2026

SunPower went bankrupt. Who covers your system now?

Leased a SunPower system? A company you never signed with now runs your account, and some local installers won’t touch your panels. Here’s who covers each part, who to call, and how to protect your money.

Published 10 min readBy The Day Company Editorial Team · How we verify figures
Case 24-11649Delaware bankruptcy court
Who covers whatYour parts, by maker
Short answer

Your SunPower system still works, but the company that sold it is gone. It filed for bankruptcy on August 5, 2024. Its plan took effect that November. Complete Solaria bought the SunPower name and key parts, but not the old leases or promises. SunStrong Management now services most SunPower leases. Your equipment makers still cover their own parts, like Maxeon panels and Enphase microinverters.

24-11649Case number, Delaware bankruptcy court
$2 billionDebt SunPower owed, about
100,000Leases SunStrong took over, about 5 makersStill back old SunPower parts

The 5 things to know

  • The old SunPower closed. A creditor trust now handles claims.
  • Today’s SunPower is a different company. It bought the name, not the old promises.
  • Leased system? SunStrong Management services most SunPower leases.
  • Your equipment makers still cover their parts. Maxeon, Enphase and others said so.
  • Save your data now. SunStrong runs the old monitoring app, for a fee.

Built on public data from the bankruptcy court record, SunPower’s SEC filings and the new SunPower’s warranty page. Checked October 5, 2026.

Latest updates (checked Oct 6, 2026)
  • 2026: Connecticut opened an investigation into SunStrong, which services most SunPower leases.
  • Nov 14, 2024: SunPower’s bankruptcy plan took effect.
  • Sep 24, 2024: SunStrong took over SunPower leases through a court-approved sale.
01 · The timeline

What happened to SunPower?

SunPower started in 1985. It was one of the oldest names in U.S. solar. Then sales fell, debts piled up, and in 2024 it collapsed.

  1. SunPower splits off its panel plants into a new company, Maxeon.
  2. SunPower defaults on its debt and warns it may not survive.
  3. It tells workers it will pause key operations.
  4. SunPower files for bankruptcy in Delaware with about $2 billion in debt.
  5. Complete Solaria buys Blue Raven Solar and other parts for $45 million.
  6. SunPower’s plan takes effect. A creditor trust takes over claims.

Today’s SunPower is the renamed Complete Solaria. It is a different company. Was your installer another company that failed? Start with what to do when any solar company goes bankrupt.

02 · What to do

What should SunPower owners do right now?

It depends on how you paid and what’s wrong. Tap the one that sounds like you.

Which sounds like you?
SunStrong services most SunPower leases

Call SunStrong Management with lease, billing or repair questions. Keep paying under your contract until you get written notice of any change.

Leases and the app
03 · Who’s who

Who took over SunPower?

The old SunPower was split up. Four different companies matter to owners now.

Who took over each part of SunPower after its bankruptcy
CompanyWhat it has nowWhat it means for you
Old SunPowerClosed. A creditor trust handles claims.You can’t get service from it.
New SunPower (Complete Solaria)The SunPower name, Blue Raven Solar and the dealer network.It didn’t take on old leases or older systems.
SunStrong ManagementAbout 100,000 SunPower leases, plus the monitoring app.Your lease contact and app provider.
MaxeonThe factories that made SunPower panels.Backs SunPower-branded panels it made.
Why it matters: the new SunPower’s boss told CBS News his company isn’t on the hook for older systems. He said it is still trying to help. So match your problem to the right company first.
04 · Who covers what

Who covers each part of my SunPower system?

Your equipment makers back their own parts. The new SunPower’s warranty page lists who honors what.

Which company honors the warranty on each SunPower part
Your partWho honors itWhat to do
SunPower panels made by MaxeonMaxeonUse Maxeon’s SunPower warranty page to start a claim.
Enphase microinvertersEnphaseContact Enphase. It also sells a service plan, Enphase Care.
SunPower SPR or Fronius IG Plus A invertersFroniusContact Fronius with your inverter’s serial number.
Aurora invertersFimerContact Fimer with your serial number.
Waaree panelsWaareeContact Waaree for panel claims.
Install work, like roof mounts and wiringNo one took this overHire a licensed installer, and save every quote.
Makers still back their partsFrom the new SunPower’s warranty page
  • Each part has the maker’s own warranty
  • Have your serial numbers and install date ready
  • A licensed installer may need to file for you
The old install warrantyFrom the old SunPower: gone
  • It covered the work, like wiring and roof mounts
  • The old company can’t send crews
  • The new SunPower didn’t take it on
05 · Lease and app

I lease my SunPower system. Who do I deal with now?

Usually SunStrong Management. It took over about 100,000 SunPower leases. It also runs SunPower’s old monitoring app.

If you leaseSunStrong services most leases
  • Call SunStrong for billing and repairs
  • Keep paying under your contract
  • SunStrong said it would let some owners pause payments until a broken system works again
Your monitoring appNow run by SunStrong
  • SunStrong runs the old app, for a fee
  • Enphase ofered owners a kit to track their power
  • Save your data and logins now
SunStrong is under investigation in Connecticut. In 2026, Connecticut’s attorney general opened an investigation into SunStrong after about 65 customer complaints. If SunStrong services your system, keep records of every call and bill.
Expect waits. SunStrong told ABC15 it found a backlog of several thousand cases after the bankruptcy. Write down every call, date and ticket number.
06 · Claims

Can I still file a claim against SunPower?

SunPower’s plan took effect on November 14, 2024. A creditor trust now reviews claims and pays out what money there is.

  1. Find your claimDid you file one? Look up case 24-11649 on PACER, or check your mail for notices.
  2. Ask the trustThe creditor trust handles claims under the plan. Questions about yours go there.
  3. Keep your papersSave your contract, receipts and photos. Claims need proof.
Be realistic. In cases like this, Bloomberg Law found, customers usually get nothing back. Part warranties are often your best path.
07 · Red flags

What warning signs did SunPower show before it failed?

SunPower’s trouble was public long before it filed. These were the signs.

  1. It missed debt payments and warned it might not survive.
  2. It had to fix past earnings reports. It also got a new CEO and lost its accountant.
  3. It filed for bankruptcy with about $2 billion in debt.
Worried about the company you use now? Run the 8-sign check on our main guide. It takes about a minute.
08 · Repairs and scams

How do I get my SunPower system fixed safely?

Pick a licensed company with a long record. Then watch for these three scam signs.

LicenseSearch your state’s contractor or electrician license lookup first.
RecordSearch the name with “attorney general” and “bankruptcy.” Find your attorney general through the National Association of Attorneys General.
PaperGet a quote in writing, with the warranty terms and the exact parts.
  1. They call you firstA stranger knows you had SunPower. They offer to “take over your warranty” for a fee.
  2. They want money upfrontReal repair companies quote first. Never pay to keep a warranty you already have.
  3. They change where you payA sudden “new account” for your lease or loan. Call the servicer at a number you already trust.
Got a suspicious offer? Report it to your state attorney general. Check any company before you sign or pay.
09 · Quick answers

SunPower bankruptcy questions, answered

Is SunPower still in business?

The old SunPower is not. It filed for bankruptcy on August 5, 2024, and its plan took effect that November. Today’s SunPower is Complete Solaria, which bought the name and key parts. It is a different company, and it did not take on old leases or older systems.

Who took over SunPower?

Several companies. Complete Solaria bought the SunPower name. It also bought Blue Raven Solar and the dealer network. SunStrong took over about 100,000 leases and the old app. Maxeon backs the SunPower-branded panels it made. A creditor trust handles claims against the old company.

Who is SunStrong Management?

SunStrong runs solar systems that other companies sold. After the bankruptcy, it took over about 100,000 SunPower leases and the old app. It also took over most Sunnova accounts in 2025. If you lease a SunPower system, SunStrong is likely your contact. In 2026, Connecticut’s attorney general opened an investigation into SunStrong after about 65 complaints.

Does the new SunPower honor old SunPower warranties?

Not the old install promises. The new SunPower’s boss told CBS News his company isn’t on the hook for older systems, though it is trying to help. Equipment makers still back their parts. The new SunPower’s warranty page lists five of them by name.

Who honors my SunPower panel warranty?

If your SunPower-branded panels were made by Maxeon, Maxeon backs them. It set up a SunPower warranty page for claims. If your panels came from another maker, like Waaree, that maker backs them. Check your contract or panel labels for the brand.

What happened to my SunPower lease?

Most SunPower leases moved to SunStrong Management, which took over about 100,000 of them. Keep paying under your contract until you get written notice of a change. SunStrong said it would let some owners pause payments until a broken system works again. Call SunStrong with lease questions.

What happened to the SunPower monitoring app?

SunStrong Management took over the old SunPower app. Bloomberg Law reported that SunStrong charges a fee to monitor systems. Many SunPower systems use Enphase parts. So Enphase offered owners a kit to track their power. Save your data and logins now.

Do I still have to pay my SunPower lease or loan?

Usually, yes. A bankruptcy doesn’t cancel your lease or loan. For a lease, SunStrong is likely your servicer. For a loan, call your lender. Keep paying until you get written notice of a change, and check any new name with a number you trust.

Can I still file a claim against SunPower?

SunPower’s plan took effect on November 14, 2024. A creditor trust now reviews claims and pays out what money there is. If you filed a claim, the trust handles it. In cases like this, Bloomberg Law found, customers usually get nothing back.

Who can repair my SunPower system?

Hire a licensed solar installer or electrician near you. Check their license and record first, and get a quote in writing. For a failed part, the equipment maker’s warranty may cover it. The installer may need to file the claim for you, so ask before they start.

Why did SunPower go bankrupt?

SunPower said it faced a severe cash crisis. Demand for solar fell sharply, and it couldn’t raise new money. Before it filed, it defaulted on its debt, cut workers, restated earnings and replaced its CEO. In August 2024, it filed for bankruptcy in Delaware.

Is Blue Raven Solar still in business?

Blue Raven Solar was part of the old SunPower. Complete Solaria bought it in the bankruptcy sale, which closed on September 30, 2024. Complete Solaria now uses the SunPower name. So Blue Raven lives on inside the new SunPower, not the old one.

How could you tell SunPower was in trouble?

The signs came months early. In December 2023, SunPower defaulted on its debt and warned it might not survive. In July 2024, it told workers it would pause key operations. It filed for bankruptcy in August 2024, about eight months after the first warning.

Can a local installer work on my leased SunPower system?

Usually not without permission. If you lease, the system belongs to the lease owner, and SunStrong services it. Some local installers won’t touch leased panels for that reason. Ask for service through SunStrong’s portal first, and get written permission before anyone else works on it.

Can I still see how much power my SunPower system makes?

Many owners now use the SunStrong Connect app. It replaced the old SunPower app. If the app stops working, SunStrong lists an email for app help on its contact page. Your panels can keep making power even while the app is down.

Who handles SunPower loan payments now?

SunStrong took over many SunPower loans and leases. A TV station in Charlotte found that SunStrong uses a company called Launch for some loan payments. Check your latest statement for the right payee before you pay. If a payment request looks odd, call SunStrong first.

Up nextEvery solar bankruptcy, and what to doThe step-by-step guide for any owner whose solar company went under: claims, warranties and loans. Read the guide
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Sources and updates

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Changelog · last updated October 6, 2026 · 2 updates
  • October 6, 2026: Added Connecticut’s 2026 investigation of SunStrong Management.
  • October 5, 2026: Guide published with who took over SunPower, which makers honor each part, lease and app help, claims, and the warning signs before the filing.

How to cite this page: The Day Company, “SunPower went bankrupt. Who covers your system now?”, updated October 5, 2026, https://theday.company/solar-bankruptcy/sunpower.

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 SunPower, any buyer, servicer, lender or installer, and no company pays for placement in this guide.

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