Vision Solar went bankrupt or shut down. Now what?
Status: Chapter 7 liquidation. New Jersey installer that filed Chapter 7 on December 28, 2023 after lawsuits by the FTC and several states.
Who handles Vision Solar accounts now
No company took over Vision Solar's customers. The bankruptcy does not change loan or lease agreements with third-party finance companies, so contact whoever bills you.
Workmanship and manufacturer warranties
Vision Solar's workmanship warranty is gone with the company. Panel and inverter warranties remain with the manufacturers. Some Vision Solar systems were reportedly installed without proper permits, so have a licensed local contractor check yours.
To claim an equipment warranty, find the brand and serial number on your contract or the equipment label, then contact the manufacturer directly:
What to do now
- Contact the company that bills you about your loan or lease.
- Have a licensed contractor confirm the system was permitted, inspected and connected to the grid.
- Connecticut homeowners: the state's Home Improvement Guaranty Fund may pay up to $25,000 if you filed a proof of claim and were not made whole.
Permits, monitoring and your utility
Your permit and final inspection record is held by your city or county building department, not the installer. Your utility holds the interconnection (permission to operate) record. If your monitoring app was run by Vision Solar, create your own account directly with your inverter maker (for example Enphase Enlighten or SolarEdge mySolarEdge) so you can see production yourself.
Loan, lease or PPA questions
Your finance agreement is a separate contract. Ask the company that bills you: (1) who services the system under the contract, (2) whether any performance guarantee still applies, (3) what happens if you sell the home, and (4) whether there is a UCC filing on your property.
Timeline
- March 2023: Connecticut's Attorney General sued Vision Solar over alleged sales practices and unpermitted work (allegations). [3]
- July 2023: The FTC, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Arizona Attorney General sued Vision Solar and a lead generator in federal court in Arizona (allegations as to Vision Solar). [3]
- December 2023: Florida's Attorney General sued Vision Solar in Orange County circuit court, alleging deceptive sales and improper installations (allegations). [3]
- December 28, 2023: Vision Solar filed Chapter 7 in the District of New Jersey. [1]
- October 2024: Connecticut obtained a $5 million judgment, which the bankrupt company cannot pay (as reported by Solar Accountability). [3]
What we could not verify
- The outcome of the Florida and federal lawsuits as they relate to individual homeowners.
Local guides
FAQ
Is Vision Solar still in business?
New Jersey installer that filed Chapter 7 on December 28, 2023 after lawsuits by the FTC and several states. Chapter 7, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey (Camden), Case No. 23-21939-JNP.
Who handles Vision Solar accounts now?
No company took over Vision Solar's customers. The bankruptcy does not change loan or lease agreements with third-party finance companies, so contact whoever bills you.
Is my Vision Solar warranty still valid?
Vision Solar's workmanship warranty is gone with the company. Panel and inverter warranties remain with the manufacturers. Some Vision Solar systems were reportedly installed without proper permits, so have a licensed local contractor check yours.
Sources
- Connecticut Attorney General statement on the Vision Solar bankruptcy filing (Jan. 2024)
- NBC Connecticut: Embattled solar company files for bankruptcy
- Solar Accountability company profile (compiled from court records and news)
- News 6 / ClickOrlando, Aug. 2026: solar installer bankruptcies leave Central Florida homeowners in the dark