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Orphaned solar help in Houston, TX

Houston was headquarters for Sunnova, one of the largest residential solar companies to fail. Its Chapter 11 case was filed in the Southern District of Texas, and its accounts are now serviced by SunStrong Management for the new owner, Solaris Assets.

What's happened locally

  • Sunnova filed Chapter 11 on June 8, 2025 (Case No. 25-90160, S.D. Tex.). Solaris Assets completed its purchase of substantially all of Sunnova's assets on September 4, 2025.
  • In April 2026 the Texas Attorney General issued Civil Investigative Demands to Freedom Forever and other solar sellers over sales practices (an investigation, not a finding). Freedom Forever later went into Chapter 7 liquidation.
  • Titan Solar Power had a Texas affiliate, Titan Solar Power TX, Inc.; the Arizona bankruptcy trustee published a separate resource list for its customers.
  • Houston-area homes are in a competitive electricity market: CenterPoint Energy owns the poles, wires and meters, while your retail electricity plan determines any credit for solar you export.

Installer guides for Houston homeowners

SunnovaChapter 11; assets soldFiled Chapter 11 in June 2025; Solaris Assets bought substantially all assets in September 2025 and SunStrong Management now services the accounts.Now handled by SunStrong Management (for Solaris Assets)What do I do? →Freedom ForeverChapter 7 liquidationFiled Chapter 11 on April 15, 2026; converted to Chapter 7 liquidation on August 7, 2026.What do I do? →Titan Solar PowerChapter 7 liquidationChandler, Arizona installer that ceased operations June 13, 2024 and filed Chapter 7 on June 20, 2024.What do I do? →SunPower (legacy SunPower Corp.)Chapter 11; assets soldLegacy SunPower filed Chapter 11 on August 5, 2024. Today's SunPower Inc. is the former Complete Solaria, a different company.Now handled by SunStrong Management (legacy leases/PPAs)What do I do? →ADT SolarShut down (no bankruptcy)ADT exited residential solar in 2024 without filing bankruptcy; Spruce Pro handles warranty claims for former ADT Solar customers.Now handled by Spruce Pro (warranty claims)What do I do? →

Permits and inspections

Homes outside Houston city limits (for example in unincorporated Harris County or other cities) are permitted by that jurisdiction.

Your utility

Your utility holds your interconnection (permission to operate) record. If your system was installed but never turned on, ask the utility what is missing.

Complaints

You can file a consumer complaint with the Texas Attorney General consumer complaint.

FAQ

Who can fix my solar system in Houston if my installer went bankrupt?

Any licensed solar contractor in Houston can service your system. Your inverter manufacturer can often refer you to a certified local installer.

Where are solar permit records kept in Houston?

Homes outside Houston city limits (for example in unincorporated Harris County or other cities) are permitted by that jurisdiction.

Do I still pay my solar loan if my installer went out of business?

Generally yes. An installer's bankruptcy does not cancel a loan, lease or PPA with a separate finance company. Keep paying as billed and contact the company that bills you. Court notices in the Titan Solar and Freedom Forever cases told customers to contact their financing company.

Sources

  1. Business Wire, Sept. 4, 2025: Solaris completes acquisition of Sunnova
  2. Kroll case website, Sunnova
  3. Texas Attorney General release (April 2026): solar sales investigation and Civil Investigative Demands
  4. U.S. Bankruptcy Court, D. Ariz.: trustee notice with manufacturer and resource contacts for Titan Solar customers (PDF)
  5. Heatmap News, May 21, 2026: Sunnova's former CEO is bullish on rooftop solar repair (Otovo)

Facts last checked November 12, 2026. We list permitting offices and utilities as public resources only; we are not affiliated with them.