Solar Fraud Intelligence Archive

A solar dispute starts taking shape at the door.

These field notes and legal investigations help homeowners, attorneys, and consumer advocates dissect deceptive sales tactics, hidden dealer fees, forged electronic signatures, and predatory lender liability.

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General 7 min read

Regret Getting Solar Panels? When Your Biggest Mistake Is a Legal Claim

Regret getting solar panels? Real homeowners on the record, a 10-question self-check, and how to tell a costly choice from a deal you were misled into.

Regret Getting Solar Panels? When Your Biggest Mistake Is a Legal Claim
Scam Prevention 7 min read

Solar Company Reopened Under a New Name? Same Salesmen? How to Trace It

Same solar salesmen, new company name? Real cases from Pink Energy to a 2026 NY AG lawsuit, how to trace owners and licenses, and what it means for your loan.

Solar Company Reopened Under a New Name? Same Salesmen? How to Trace It
Installation Problems 7 min read

Solar Inverter Died and the Installer Is Gone: Who Pays Now?

Solar inverter died and the installer went out of business? Real cases, who pays under a loan, lease, or PPA, how to use the warranty, and when it's a claim.

Solar Inverter Died and the Installer Is Gone: Who Pays Now?
Billing Disputes 7 min read

Paying for Solar and Still Getting an Electric Bill? Here's Why

Real homeowners on the record pay a solar loan and a full power bill. See why the total can top your old bill, and when it points to a broken sales promise.

Paying for Solar and Still Getting an Electric Bill? Here's Why
Scam Prevention 7 min read

Solar Rep Says the 30% Tax Credit Still Applies in 2026? Not If You Own It

Solar reps still pitch the 30% tax credit in 2026. See the real cases, what the claim means for loans, leases, and PPAs, and what to do if you already signed.

Solar Rep Says the 30% Tax Credit Still Applies in 2026? Not If You Own It
Legal 7 min read

Attyx Solar Lawsuit: NY AG Letitia James Sues Attyx & Mosaic [Legal Guide]

New York AG Letitia James sues Attyx Solar (SUNco), Solar Mosaic, and WebBank over a $275M predatory lending scheme. Learn your legal rights and options.

Attyx Solar Lawsuit: NY AG Letitia James Sues Attyx & Mosaic [Legal Guide]
Legal Remedies 7 min read

Forged Initials on a Mosaic Solar Loan: California CLRA 30-Day Demand Guide

What to do if Mosaic paid your contractor without authorization, initials were forged, and the loan hit collections. Step-by-step California CLRA guide.

Forged Initials on a Mosaic Solar Loan: California CLRA 30-Day Demand Guide

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General 7 min read

Regret Getting Solar Panels? When Your Biggest Mistake Is a Legal Claim

Regret getting solar panels? Real homeowners on the record, a 10-question self-check, and how to tell a costly choice from a deal you were misled into.

Regret Getting Solar Panels? When Your Biggest Mistake Is a Legal Claim
Scam Prevention 7 min read

Solar Company Reopened Under a New Name? Same Salesmen? How to Trace It

Same solar salesmen, new company name? Real cases from Pink Energy to a 2026 NY AG lawsuit, how to trace owners and licenses, and what it means for your loan.

Solar Company Reopened Under a New Name? Same Salesmen? How to Trace It
Installation Problems 7 min read

Solar Inverter Died and the Installer Is Gone: Who Pays Now?

Solar inverter died and the installer went out of business? Real cases, who pays under a loan, lease, or PPA, how to use the warranty, and when it's a claim.

Solar Inverter Died and the Installer Is Gone: Who Pays Now?
Billing Disputes 7 min read

Paying for Solar and Still Getting an Electric Bill? Here's Why

Real homeowners on the record pay a solar loan and a full power bill. See why the total can top your old bill, and when it points to a broken sales promise.

Paying for Solar and Still Getting an Electric Bill? Here's Why
Scam Prevention 7 min read

Solar Rep Says the 30% Tax Credit Still Applies in 2026? Not If You Own It

Solar reps still pitch the 30% tax credit in 2026. See the real cases, what the claim means for loans, leases, and PPAs, and what to do if you already signed.

Solar Rep Says the 30% Tax Credit Still Applies in 2026? Not If You Own It
Legal 7 min read

Attyx Solar Lawsuit: NY AG Letitia James Sues Attyx & Mosaic [Legal Guide]

New York AG Letitia James sues Attyx Solar (SUNco), Solar Mosaic, and WebBank over a $275M predatory lending scheme. Learn your legal rights and options.

Attyx Solar Lawsuit: NY AG Letitia James Sues Attyx & Mosaic [Legal Guide]
Legal Remedies 7 min read

Forged Initials on a Mosaic Solar Loan: California CLRA 30-Day Demand Guide

What to do if Mosaic paid your contractor without authorization, initials were forged, and the loan hit collections. Step-by-step California CLRA guide.

Forged Initials on a Mosaic Solar Loan: California CLRA 30-Day Demand Guide
Legal Remedies 7 min read

Forged Solar Loan on a Deceased Parent's Home: How Heirs Void Debt [Estate Guide]

Discovered an unauthorized or forged solar loan on a deceased parent's home? Learn how heirs and executors void fraudulent debt, obtain DocuSign audit trails, and remove UCC liens.

Forged Solar Loan on a Deceased Parent's Home: How Heirs Void Debt [Estate Guide]
Company 7 min read

Freedom Forever Bankruptcy: Loan Cancellation & Orphaned System Options [Legal Guide]

Freedom Forever filed Chapter 11 on April 15, 2026. Learn how the FTC Holder Rule lets homeowners cancel Mosaic and GoodLeap loans on orphaned solar systems.

Freedom Forever Bankruptcy: Loan Cancellation & Orphaned System Options [Legal Guide]
Financing Traps 7 min read

When Both Your Solar Installer and Lender Go Bankrupt: Who Do You Owe? [Action Plan]

When your solar installer and lender both go bankrupt, who can legally collect? How to challenge zombie debt collectors, verify note title, and assert defenses.

When Both Your Solar Installer and Lender Go Bankrupt: Who Do You Owe? [Action Plan]
Billing Disputes 7 min read

Meraki Solar System Not Producing: Florida Rights & Remedies [Dispute Guide]

Meraki Solar system underperforming or failing to deliver promised utility savings? Learn your Florida FDUTPA rights, loan dispute steps, and legal remedies.

Meraki Solar System Not Producing: Florida Rights & Remedies [Dispute Guide]
Company 7 min read

PosiGen Bankruptcy: Double-Pledged Solar Leases & Customer Rights [Legal Guide]

PosiGen filed Chapter 11 with a confirmed liquidation plan. What the double-pledged asset allegations and CT Green Bank lawsuit mean for your solar lease.

PosiGen Bankruptcy: Double-Pledged Solar Leases & Customer Rights [Legal Guide]
Legal 7 min read

Promised a $20,000 Solar Rebate Check That Was Really a Tax Credit? [Florida FDUTPA Guide]

Promised a $15,000-$25,000 rebate check that turned out to be an IRC Section 25D tax credit? How Florida FDUTPA lets homeowners sue for financing fraud.

Promised a $20,000 Solar Rebate Check That Was Really a Tax Credit? [Florida FDUTPA Guide]
Financing Traps 7 min read

Settling a Sunlight Financial Loan for an Unfinished Install [Dispute Template]

How to settle a Sunlight Financial loan when your contractor disappeared and your installation was never finished. Formal dispute letter template and legal rights.

Settling a Sunlight Financial Loan for an Unfinished Install [Dispute Template]
Legal 7 min read

Solar Company Says Your Roof Leak Photos Aren't Enough Proof? [Evidence Checklist]

Solar installer denying your roof leak warranty claim? Here is the exact forensic evidence checklist, attic inspection protocol, and legal leverage needed.

Solar Company Says Your Roof Leak Photos Aren't Enough Proof? [Evidence Checklist]
Legal 7 min read

The Solar Syndicate Trap: Dealer-Lender Liability & Debt Cancellation [Legal Guide]

How multi-tiered solar syndicates use super-dealers, shell contractors, and lenders like Sunlight Financial and EnFin to trap homeowners—and the legal roadmap to cancel the debt.

The Solar Syndicate Trap: Dealer-Lender Liability & Debt Cancellation [Legal Guide]
Legal 7 min read

Am I Responsible for My Late Husband's Solar Loan? [California Guide]

Is a surviving spouse liable for a deceased spouse's solar loan or lease in California? Community property limits, UCC liens, and debt collection rights.

Am I Responsible for My Late Husband's Solar Loan? [California Guide]
Legal Remedies 7 min read

Successor Company Demands Reactivation Fee After Bankruptcy [Rights Guide]

Discharged your solar lease in Chapter 7 and the successor company wants $2,100 to reactivate? Learn your rights regarding panel removal, abandonment, and fees.

Successor Company Demands Reactivation Fee After Bankruptcy [Rights Guide]
Company 7 min read

SunPower Roof Leaks After Bankruptcy: Technology Credit Union Claims [Action Plan]

How to resolve roof leaks and electrical damage on SunPower systems financed with Technology Credit Union (Tech CU) after SunPower's bankruptcy.

SunPower Roof Leaks After Bankruptcy: Technology Credit Union Claims [Action Plan]
Real Estate Issues 7 min read

Sunrun Lease Buyout Before Selling Your Home [Escrow Action Plan]

Selling a home with a Sunrun solar lease? Learn how Sunrun calculates buyouts, how to overcome UCC-1 lien closing delays, and avoid escrow collapse.

Sunrun Lease Buyout Before Selling Your Home [Escrow Action Plan]
Legal 7 min read

SunStrong Dropped Production Guarantees: Do You Still Have to Pay? [Guide]

Reddit users report SunStrong claims the bankruptcy court let it drop Sunnova production guarantees. What the sale order actually says and your legal rights.

SunStrong Dropped Production Guarantees: Do You Still Have to Pay? [Guide]
Company 7 min read

Titan Solar 30-Year Warranty After Bankruptcy: GoodLeap & Mosaic Rights [Dispute Guide]

Titan Solar promised 30 years of free repairs before Chapter 7 liquidation. Discover how GoodLeap and Mosaic borrowers can enforce the FTC Holder Rule.

Titan Solar 30-Year Warranty After Bankruptcy: GoodLeap & Mosaic Rights [Dispute Guide]
Real Estate Issues 7 min read

SunStrong Lease Transfer Delaying Your Home Closing? [Action Plan]

Is SunStrong Management stalling your solar lease transfer or buyout before closing? Step-by-step escalation, UCC-1 lien removal, and escrow remedies.

SunStrong Lease Transfer Delaying Your Home Closing? [Action Plan]
General 7 min read

Third-Party Solar Warranty & Repair Options [Orphaned System Guide]

Installer went out of business? Compare third-party solar warranties, inverter manufacturer claims, repair costs, and orphan system service plans.

Third-Party Solar Warranty & Repair Options [Orphaned System Guide]

All Investigations & Guides (369)

Bankrupt Solar Installer Before PTO: Stop Paying? [Guide]
Installer Bankruptcies · 7 min read
Pink Energy Collapsed. Your Sunlight Loan Didn't.
Installation Problems · 7 min read
Solar Panel Repair Cost: Is Your Quote Too High?
Installation Problems · 7 min read
Solar Panel Warranty Denied: How To Fight the Blame Game
Installation Problems · 7 min read
Solar Panels, Roof Damage, and Insurance Claims: Who Pays?
Installation & Warranty · 7 min read
Atlanta Solar Scams: Help for Georgia
State Guides · 7 min read
Austin Solar Scams: Help for Texas
State Guides · 7 min read
California Solar Panel Scams: Resource Hub
State Guides · 7 min read
Chicago Solar Scams: Help for Illinois
State Guides · 7 min read
Denver Solar Scams: Help for Colorado
State Guides · 7 min read
Florida Solar Panel Scams: Resource Hub
State Guides · 7 min read
Houston Solar Scams: Help for Texas
State Guides · 7 min read
Las Vegas Solar Scams: Help for Nevada
State Guides · 7 min read
Miami Solar Panel Scams: Help for Florida
State Guides · 7 min read
Minneapolis Solar Scams: Help for Minnesota
State Guides · 7 min read
Orlando Solar Scams: Help for Florida
State Guides · 7 min read
Phoenix Solar Panel Scams: Help for Arizona
State Guides · 7 min read
Portland Solar Scams: Help for Oregon
State Guides · 7 min read
San Diego Solar Scams: Help for California
State Guides · 7 min read
Buyer Credit Requalification for Solar PPAs
Real Estate Issues · 7 min read
Chargebacks & ACH Disputes for Solar Financing
Legal Remedies · 7 min read
Escrow Red Flags: Title Agents, PACE Liens & UCC-1s
Real Estate Issues · 7 min read
Found a Lien? How PACE & UCC-1 Block Your Sale
Real Estate Issues · 7 min read
Stuck in Interconnection Queue: Rights & How to Speed PTO
Installation & Warranty · 7 min read
Negotiate a Solar Lease/PPA Buyout: FMV, NPV & Costs
Real Estate Issues · 7 min read
Solar Scams in California: Protection Guide
State Guides · 7 min read
Solar Panel Scams: 15 Red Flags to Watch in 2026
Fraud Prevention · 7 min read
How to Spot Solar Scams in FL, SC, and CA
Investigation · 7 min read
Solar Scam Crisis in FL, SC, and CA
State Guides · 7 min read

Start With the Core Solar Fraud Guides

Use these evergreen guides to connect article-level details with the larger consumer-protection workflow: identify the scam pattern, preserve evidence, compare company complaint histories, and decide whether an eligibility review makes sense.