You Were Promised Solar Freedom. Now What?
If you were a Sunnova customer, chances are you signed up for solar to take control of your electricity bills, reduce your environmental impact, and move toward energy independence. You likely assumed that a national solar provider like Sunnova would be there for the long haul—handling service, maintenance, and support if anything went wrong.
But with Sunnova now filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, you’re left wondering: Who do I call now? What happens to my warranty? Will my system still be monitored? What if something breaks?
You’re not alone—and you’re right to be concerned.
The Reality of Sunnova’s Collapse
On June 9, 2025, Sunnova filed for bankruptcy protection, citing over $10 billion in debt and declining demand for residential solar. The company laid off more than half its workforce, 718 employees, and acknowledged that changes in federal and state incentives, higher interest rates, and outdated business practices contributed to its downfall. Read more at Reuters.
But while financial analysts examine what went wrong, you’re left dealing with the aftermath: a system on your roof that may no longer be supported, unclear answers about billing or monitoring, and the stress of navigating it all alone.
How This Affects You
Here’s what this means in practical terms:
- You may no longer have a reliable point of contact for service issues.
- Warranty claims or maintenance requests may go unanswered—or be redirected to a third-party company you’ve never heard of.
- If your system is under a lease or PPA, you’re stuck in limbo, unclear about who owns your system or whether the agreement is still valid.
- Worse yet, if your solar system was undersized—something we see all too often—you might still be paying high electric bills on top of your solar payment.
The truth is, Sunnova’s bankruptcy has left thousands of homeowners like you vulnerable, confused, and understandably frustrated.
You’re Not Stuck—There’s a Way Forward
This is where Stellar Solar comes in.
Unlike Sunnova, Stellar Solar has strong fundamentals and is equipped to keep your solar system in working order for years to come. For over 27 years, Stellar Solar has been serving homeowners across San Diego and Southern California with state of the art solar installations, battery storage, and maintenance services. If you’re feeling stranded, we want you to know that you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not stuck. Our award-winning team can help with every step of the process, from installation to service and everything in between, and we’re ready to step up where Sunnova stepped down. This isn’t the first time one of our competitors has gone out of business, and we’re used to adding stranded system to the Stellar family!
Whether your system is working fine (but you’re unsure how long it will) or you’re already experiencing problems, we can help you get back on track.
Here’s How We Can Help You
At Stellar Solar, we offer everything you need to regain control over your solar investment—no matter who installed it. Here’s how:
1. System Assessments & Repairs
We’ll come out and evaluate your system—even if we didn’t install it. We can identify underperforming panels, inverter issues, or monitoring failures and give you a clear, honest assessment of what needs to be done.
2. Maintenance & Monitoring
If Sunnova was handling your system monitoring and now it’s been shut down, we can set you up with a new monitoring platform. This gives you back visibility into your system’s performance and ensures you’re getting the savings you expected.
3. System Expansions
Did Sunnova install a system that was too small to eliminate your electric bill? It happens more often than you’d think. We can analyze your energy usage and expand your system to match your current and future needs—especially if you’ve added an EV or electrified appliances.
4. Battery Backup
Add energy storage like Tesla Powerwall or Enphase batteries to reduce your reliance on the grid, avoid time-of-use rates, and gain backup power during outages.
5. Removal & Reinstallation
Need a new roof? Moving homes? We can safely remove your system and reinstall it once your roof is ready—something Sunnova may no longer be able to coordinate.
Avoid the Headache of Multiple Companies
One of the worst parts about Sunnova’s bankruptcy is that parts of their business may be sold to third-party companies. That means you could end up juggling one company for billing, another for service, another for monitoring, and none of them familiar with you or your home.
That’s not just confusing—it’s stressful. And when something goes wrong, it’s almost impossible to know who to call.
With Stellar Solar, you get a single point of contact. One trusted company that can handle everything—from maintenance and upgrades to new installs and battery integration.
We’re local. We’re responsive. And we’ve been doing this since 1998.
You Deserve Better
Solar was supposed to be simple. It was supposed to be a smart investment—something that made your life easier.
That dream doesn’t have to end just because Sunnova did.
Stellar Solar is ready to pick up where they left off and make sure your solar system continues to deliver the savings and peace of mind you were promised. Whether it’s fixing what’s broken, expanding your system, or giving you better backup with a battery, we’re here for you—and we’ll be here long after others are gone.
Let’s Get Started
Reach out to us today for a free system evaluation. We’ll help you understand what’s working, what isn’t, and what’s possible.
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