Orphaned solar help in Orlando & Central Florida, FL
In August 2026, News 6 (WKMG) reported that a wave of residential solar bankruptcies left Central Florida homeowners with panels on the roof and no one to call. The station's list included Freedom Forever, Sunnova, Titan Solar, SunPower, Lumio, Vision Solar, Sunworks, iSun and ADT Solar.
What's happened locally
- News 6 interviewed Central Florida Freedom Forever customers who got a bankruptcy email before they knew whether their panels worked.
- One Central Florida installer told News 6 it created a discounted first service call for 'orphan customers' whose installer went out of business.
- Florida's Attorney General sued Vision Solar in Orange County circuit court in December 2023, alleging deceptive sales and improper installations (allegations).
- Lumio's assets were bought by Zeo Energy Corp., which is based in New Port Richey, Florida.
- In nearby Tampa, WFLA reported a Freedom Forever customer whose system had passed county inspection but was not yet connected; TECO said it could move forward because the system had already passed local inspection.
Installer guides for Orlando & Central Florida homeowners
Permits and inspections
Outside Orlando and unincorporated Orange County (for example Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia or Brevard), your city or county building department holds your solar permit and inspection record.
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 Florida Attorney General.
FAQ
Who can fix my solar system in Orlando & Central Florida if my installer went bankrupt?
Any licensed solar contractor in Orlando & Central Florida can service your system. Your inverter manufacturer can often refer you to a certified local installer.
Where are solar permit records kept in Orlando & Central Florida?
Outside Orlando and unincorporated Orange County (for example Seminole, Osceola, Lake, Volusia or Brevard), your city or county building department holds your solar permit and inspection record.
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.