Verengo Solar Went Out of Business: What Happens to Your Solar Agreement
Verengo Solar was once among the largest residential solar installers in the country. If you had a system installed years ago and the brand has since vanished, you may be wondering who — if anyone — still stands behind your equipment.
Because this closure happened several years ago, many affected homeowners are long-time owners now dealing with aging systems, service gaps, and questions about their property title. This guide covers what reportedly happened and what you can check today.
What happened to Verengo Solar?
According to reports, Verengo Solar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in September 2016 after over-expansion and a loan default. Its assets — reportedly around 20,000 systems — were sold to Crius Energy for about $11.9 million through a Section 363 bankruptcy sale.
Crius later exited the residential solar business, and the last Verengo-branded location reportedly closed in 2019. Crius itself was acquired by Vistra Energy in 2019. As a result, there is generally no dedicated Verengo servicer remaining today.
What this means for your contract and system
For long-time owners, the practical concern is often service and warranty support. With the brand gone and ownership having changed hands, a workmanship warranty from Verengo itself may be difficult to enforce. Some equipment warranties, however, may still run through the original manufacturers of your panels or inverter.
A second issue for older installations is your property title. If a lien or UCC filing was recorded years ago and never released, it can surface unexpectedly when you try to sell or refinance. Our overview of UCC-1 solar liens blocking a home sale explains what to look for.
What grounds or options may be available
Every situation is different, especially with an older system. Depending on the facts, options may include pursuing manufacturer warranties, clearing an outdated lien, or reviewing how a loan or lease is being serviced now.
- Whether any equipment warranty may still run through the manufacturer
- Whether an old lien or UCC filing remains on your title
- Who currently services any loan or lease you signed
- Whether the system is still performing as originally promised
If you are worried about warranty coverage after an installer disappears, our guide on a bankrupt solar company and missing servicer warranty may help you frame your questions.
Should you stop making payments?
If you still have a loan or lease tied to your Verengo system, it can be tempting to stop paying when service has lapsed. We generally advise homeowners not to stop making payments without first getting professional guidance. These agreements are usually held by separate companies, and missing payments could affect your credit. See our article on whether canceling solar may hurt your credit before making that choice.
What to do now
- Locate your original sales agreement and any loan or lease paperwork.
- Identify who currently services your financing, if any remains.
- Record the make and model of your panels and inverter to check manufacturer warranties.
- Order a title check to confirm no old lien or UCC filing is still recorded.
- Have your situation reviewed by a professional before making decisions.
Long-time owners deserve clear answers. Call (385) 490-8606 or request a free consultation — free, no obligation, Mon–Sat 8AM–7PM MT. You can also browse our hub of solar companies that are out of business for related situations.
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.