Sunnova Bankruptcy — What Happens to My Lease & Panels?
Sunnova Energy International filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June 2025, affecting roughly 500,000 customers nationwide. If Sunnova installed — or leases — your system, here's what actually changes.
Sunnova was one of the largest residential solar companies in the U.S., known for its lease and Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) financing model as much as for installation. Its June 2025 Chapter 11 filing is a reorganization, not a full shutdown like Titan's liquidation — but it has still meant long hold times, unresponsive service, and real uncertainty for homeowners.
Will my panels stop producing power?
No. Bankruptcy proceedings don't affect the physical solar system on your roof. Whether you own your system outright or have a Sunnova lease/PPA, the panels keep generating electricity through the process.
What happens to my lease or PPA?
This is the part unique to Sunnova compared to companies like SunPower or Titan, where most customers owned their systems outright. If you have a lease or PPA:
- The contract is a financial asset that may be sold or transferred to another company as part of the bankruptcy proceeding.
- Keep making your payments as your contract requires — the bankruptcy does not cancel your obligation, and missing payments can create a separate problem on top of the uncertainty.
- Watch for official written notices about your account being transferred to a new servicer, and keep records of your original agreement in case terms are disputed later.
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Panel and inverter manufacturer warranties are typically backed by the equipment maker, not Sunnova, so they generally hold. Whether Sunnova's own performance guarantee (a common feature of its lease/PPA products) survives depends on how your specific account is resolved in the bankruptcy — something worth tracking as the case proceeds.
What to do now
- Keep paying your lease/PPA per the original contract terms.
- Save copies of your lease agreement and any bankruptcy-related notices you receive.
- Check your system's production via its monitoring app or your utility bills.
- Book a free independent evaluation if you're unsure whether the system is performing correctly.
Frequently asked questions
Did Sunnova go bankrupt?
Yes — Sunnova filed Chapter 11 in June 2025, affecting roughly 500,000 U.S. customers. It's a reorganization, not a full shutdown.
What happens to my lease or PPA?
It may be sold or transferred to another company. Keep paying per your contract and watch for official transfer notices.
Who services a Sunnova system now?
Independent providers like Solar Review, across Southern California, regardless of the bankruptcy's outcome.
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