Published August 20, 2025 · Updated June 10, 2026 · 6 min read
The short answer
Your manufacturer warranties (panels, inverter, battery) are tied to the equipment and survive any installer's closure. Lease/PPA contracts are bankruptcy-remote and transfer to a new servicer at the same terms. The risk is your installer's workmanship warranty — so choose a stable, established company.
By Vinnie Curcie, Founder & CEO
What stays protected no matter what
Manufacturer warranties — on your panels, inverter, and battery (Tesla, Enphase, Q CELLS, REC) — are tied to the product, not the company that installed it. They remain valid even if your installer disappears. On a lease or PPA, the contract is typically bankruptcy-remote: it transfers to a new servicer at the same payment and terms.
What's actually at risk
The vulnerable piece is the installer's own workmanship warranty (how it was installed, roof penetrations, service visits). If that company is gone, that coverage can go with it. That's why the single most important trust question in 2026 isn't price — it's 'will this company still be here?'
If you're already in this situation — a system on your roof and an installer that no longer answers the phone — you have practical options today. We've laid out the step-by-step playbook on our page for homeowners whose solar company went out of business, and our solar repair service diagnoses and services systems regardless of who originally installed them.
How to choose a company that will last
Look for years in business (5+ is a common reliability heuristic), financial stability, a real local presence, and a verifiable license. OC Solar has been operating since 2016, kept growing through the 2024–2025 industry shakeout while many competitors closed, holds CSLB #1023627 and a BBB A+ rating, and is a Tesla Powerwall Premier Certified installer. Our protection is structured so most of your coverage doesn't depend on us — though we plan to be here for all of it.
FAQ
Your manufacturer equipment warranties stay valid because they're tied to the product. The installer's workmanship warranty is the part that can be lost — which is why choosing an established, stable company matters.
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