Solcius Has Closed: A Guide for Affected Solar Homeowners
If Solcius installed your rooftop solar, you may be wondering what its closure means for your warranty, your monitoring, and your monthly payments. Those are common and reasonable questions after an installer winds down.
The short answer is that while Solcius is no longer operating, existing customers are reportedly being supported by a successor company. This article explains how that came about and what your next steps might be.
What happened to Solcius?
Solcius was a residential solar installer that was reportedly acquired by Sunworks in 2021 and operated as its subsidiary. According to reports, Solcius ceased operations as part of Sunworks' February 2024 Chapter 7 liquidation. Notably, Solcius did not file its own separate bankruptcy; instead, it wound down as part of the parent company's liquidation.
Because Chapter 7 is a liquidation rather than a reorganization, the business was closed rather than restructured to keep operating. In plain terms, Solcius as you knew it is no longer in business.
What this means for your system and contract
A company closing does not by itself cancel separate agreements connected to your system. If you financed your panels through a lender or leased them from a third party, that loan or lease is generally a distinct contract that typically continues with the finance company. So even though Solcius has closed, an obligation to a lender or lessor likely remains.
The encouraging part is that support for existing systems was reportedly picked up by another company. According to reports, in March 2025 EnergyAid acquired the intellectual property, customer data, and monitoring sites of Sunworks and Solcius to maintain existing systems. That generally means there is somewhere to turn for monitoring and repairs. Because Solcius closed as part of Sunworks' liquidation, our companion article on what Sunworks customers should do now covers the parent-company side of the same event.
Options and grounds for a review
Even with a successor handling service, a wind-down can leave issues worth a closer look. These may include workmanship warranty commitments that are now difficult to enforce, financing terms that did not match what you were promised, or a lien recorded against your home. If a UCC-1 or similar lien was filed against your property, our guide on UCC-1 solar liens and home sales explains why it can matter, especially at resale.
None of these circumstances guarantees any particular outcome, but they can be reasons to have a professional review your contract, financing, and system records. For broader context, see our guide on what happens when a solar company goes bankrupt.
Should you stop making payments?
Please do not stop making payments on any solar loan or lease simply because Solcius closed. Those obligations are generally owed to a separate finance company, and missing payments could result in late fees, collection activity, and credit harm. If you are concerned about your credit, our article on whether canceling solar can hurt your credit may help.
Staying current while a professional reviews your options is usually the wiser path. Stopping payments before that review can undermine your position.
What to do now
- Collect your Solcius installation paperwork, warranty documents, and your financing or lease agreement.
- Identify your finance company and confirm where to send payments if anything has changed.
- Contact the successor servicer for monitoring or repair needs, and keep records of your requests.
- Continue making any loan or lease payments on time.
- Get a professional review of your warranty coverage and your contract options.
If you would like help understanding your situation, we are glad to assist. Call (385) 490-8606 or request a free consultation — free, no obligation, Mon–Sat 8AM–7PM MT. You can also browse our list of solar companies that have gone out of business.
Utah Solar Exit connects homeowners with licensed professionals and is not a law firm; this article is general information, not legal advice about any specific company or contract.