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Orphaned solar help in Phoenix Metro, AZ

The Phoenix area was home base for two installers that collapsed: Chandler-based Titan Solar Power (closed June 2024) and Phoenix-based Erus Energy (closed November 2023). ABC15 reported that thousands of Arizona Titan customers felt stuck after the bankruptcy.

What's happened locally

Titan Solar Power, founded in 2013 and based in Chandler, ceased operations June 13, 2024 and filed Chapter 7 on June 20, 2024 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona.
ABC15 reported that the Arizona Attorney General is looking into Titan's business practices and encouraged customers with issues to file a complaint.
Erus Energy of Phoenix ceased operations November 3, 2023 and filed Chapter 7 in Delaware.
EnergyAid, a private service company, bought Titan's and Sunworks/Solcius's former customer lists and offers paid service in Arizona (as reported by Solar Accountability).
The FTC, the Justice Department and the Arizona Attorney General sued Vision Solar in federal court in Arizona in July 2023 (allegations).
Solar United Neighbors, a nonprofit, offers a free help desk and told ABC15 that your inverter company can often refer you to a local installer.

Installer guides for Phoenix Metro homeowners

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? →Erus EnergyChapter 7 liquidationPhoenix installer that ceased operations November 3, 2023 and filed Chapter 7 in Delaware on November 8, 2023.What do I do? →Sunworks / SolciusChapter 7 liquidationSunworks and subsidiaries including Solcius filed Chapter 7 in Delaware on February 5, 2024 and ceased operations.What do I do? →Vision SolarChapter 7 liquidationNew Jersey installer that filed Chapter 7 on December 28, 2023 after lawsuits by the FTC and several states.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? →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? →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

Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria and other cities run their own building departments; your permit record is with the city where the home is.

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 Arizona Attorney General consumer complaints.

FAQ

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

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

Where are solar permit records kept in Phoenix Metro?

Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Glendale, Peoria and other cities run their own building departments; your permit record is with the city where the home is.

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

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