Solar Panel Bankruptcies Leave Frustrated Homeowners in Limbo
Thousands of homeowners are left without repair services or support for systems installed by solar companies that later went bankrupt. California alone has over 820,000 abandoned installations, according to Solar Insure data.
Many are stuck with leases for incomplete installations or systems that don’t function, according to interviews, letters to bankruptcy courts, and complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau. Clients say companies often either ignore their inquiries or advise continuing payments. Consumer protection agencies say they can’t intervene due to the bankruptcies.
Solar installers, heavily reliant on government subsidies and financing ...
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