You invested in solar for the long run. Now Freedom Forever is in bankruptcy, and you need to know who will help look after the system on your roof.
There are practical steps you can take now: save your documents, check your equipment coverage, confirm your system's production and line up the right local help. If you're owed a deposit, unfinished work or a remedy for an installation problem, there's also a reported October 16 claims deadline to check promptly.
Here's what Colorado homeowners need to know, and how Mile High Solar Care can help with the maintenance side.
What happened
Freedom Forever was the second-largest U.S. residential solar installer in 2025, with 6.1% market share, according to Wood Mackenzie. PV Magazine's April 15 reporting cites the same ranking. In an August 2025 announcement, Freedom Forever said it had completed more than 150,000 installations since its founding.
Scout Data lists roughly 5,000 Colorado permit-derived Freedom Forever records, including installed and uninstalled projects.
Freedom Forever LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on April 15, 2026, in Delaware, case 26-10522, as recorded in its court-filed declaration. PV Magazine reported on September 9 that the case converted to Chapter 7 liquidation on August 7. In Chapter 7, a trustee administers the bankruptcy estate and liquidates available assets.
For homeowners, the priority is a clear plan for ongoing care and any unfinished commitments.
Does my system still work
An installer's bankruptcy doesn't switch off functioning solar equipment. Check your own recent production and alerts to confirm that your system is operating normally.
If your monitoring app goes offline, that can be a communications problem rather than lost production. SolarEdge, for example, explains that a system can continue generating after its cellular data plan expires, even though remote monitoring is affected. Your manufacturer can help you check the connection your system uses.
If your installation never reached permission to operate, contact your financing or system-ownership company and your utility about the remaining steps. Don't attempt activation or electrical repairs yourself.
What about my warranty
Manufacturer warranties can still protect you
Your installer's bankruptcy does not automatically cancel a manufacturer's equipment warranty. Enphase says eligible Enphase components remain covered when an installer closes. SolarEdge also advises homeowners to review their warranties and find a replacement service provider.
Check the terms for your specific panels, inverter and any battery. Confirm remaining coverage, ownership or registration requirements, and whether diagnosis, travel, labor, removal and reinstallation are included.
Installer promises need a separate plan
Freedom Forever's workmanship warranty and production guarantee are separate from a manufacturer's product warranty. Don't assume another company has taken those promises over. Confirm any continuing service with the provider named in your paperwork.
Save the agreement and evidence of unresolved issues. A bankruptcy or consumer-law attorney can help determine whether an unfulfilled promise gives you a claim or another remedy.
Act now on the reported October 16 claims deadline
October 16, 2026 is the reported proof-of-claim deadline in Freedom Forever LLC's main Delaware bankruptcy case, No. 26-10522. PV Magazine reported the date, and the public docket mirror lists the same date for nongovernmental claims.
Check the actual current court notice for the debtor named in your paperwork and your type of claim. Related company cases, claim categories and later notices can have different requirements. The Delaware bankruptcy court's claims page provides filing information and official instructions.
If you paid a deposit, have unfinished work or have an unresolved installation claim, review your options now. Filing doesn't guarantee payment; recovery depends on the claim, its priority and available assets. If you've already filed, check that it is recorded in the correct case before filing again.
If a deadline has passed, seek advice promptly instead of assuming every option is lost. Federal bankruptcy law allows for some late-filed claims, subject to conditions and possible changes in payment priority. That is not a reason to delay.
Don't wait for a maintenance appointment to check your legal options. A service visit and a bankruptcy filing are separate steps.
Five things to do this week
1. Download your documents now
Save contracts, payments, equipment details, warranty documents, permits, utility approvals and production reports. Keep service emails and dated photos of unresolved problems. Store copies somewhere you control rather than relying on continued customer-portal access.
2. Know who owns and services your system
A purchased system, including one financed with a loan, is different from a lease or power purchase agreement. With a lease or PPA, another company generally owns the equipment. Your agreement identifies maintenance responsibilities and any permission needed before outside work. The FTC's solar guide explains these differences.
3. Check your claim and deadline
Match the company name in your contract to the court notice. Gather your supporting records and seek advice promptly if you're owed money or work. Use the reported October 16 main-case date as a reason to act now, then confirm what applies to you.
4. Give your system a fresh set of eyes
Review the production information and alerts available to you. Arrange a clearly scoped maintenance visit for visible condition, debris, critter-guard concerns and photo documentation. For electrical diagnostics, suspected installation defects or roof leaks, use the appropriate qualified professional.
Stay off the roof and away from damaged wiring or equipment. A maintenance visit is not an electrical-safety or roof-integrity certification.
5. Line up local care
Keep a local maintenance contact alongside your manufacturer, system owner and qualified repair providers. Ask for clear scope, pricing and service notes so you know what was checked, what was done and what needs a different specialist.
Frequently asked questions
Will my monitoring app keep working
Manufacturer-based monitoring may continue independently of your installer, but account access, internet connections and data plans still matter. Confirm direct access with the manufacturer and save recent reports. If your access depends on Freedom Forever's portal, ask how to reach your equipment data directly.
Do I still have to make loan or lease payments
Don't assume the installer's bankruptcy cancels your agreement. Contact your lender, servicer or system owner before changing payments. If work was not delivered or was defective, ask a consumer-law attorney about dispute options. The FTC Holder Rule preserves certain claims and defenses in qualifying credit transactions; it does not automatically cancel every solar loan.
Can I get my deposit back
A proof of claim may be part of the process, but repayment is not guaranteed. Keep your contract and proof of payment, confirm the applicable deadline and ask about the claim's priority and other possible remedies.
Who do I call if something breaks
Start with the manufacturer or the service provider named in your agreement for equipment coverage. Use an appropriately licensed professional for electrical diagnostics and repairs, and a qualified roofer for leaks or roof damage. A local solar-maintenance company can help with cleaning, visible-condition documentation and critter-guard work.
A local caretaker for your solar system
Your system still deserves regular attention. Mile High Solar Care serves the Denver area and Front Range with panel-safe maintenance, clear communication and photo documentation.
For Freedom Forever customers, here are two ways to get a clearer picture of your next steps.
Peace-of-Mind Check — $99
Book by October 16, 2026. A 45–60 minute visit to review the production information and alerts in your homeowner-accessible monitoring, note visible maintenance concerns and talk through practical next steps. We check the information available and document what we observe; we don't certify output or perform electrical diagnostics.
Orphaned System Assessment — $299
A full diagnostic assessment with Dilan onsite to investigate your system's performance and the problems you've identified. We review available production and monitoring information, assess the system onsite, and provide written findings with photos and recommended next steps.
The assessment does not include a guarantee of performance, a roof-integrity certification or a binding warranty determination. Repairs are scoped separately; the manufacturer or warranty provider determines coverage. Your attorney can advise whether the findings support a claim.
Either assessment fee is credited toward work done through Mile High Solar Care within 60 days of the assessment date.
We confirm the diagnostic scope, access requirements and timing before scheduling. Any follow-up electrical or roof work is separately scoped with the appropriate qualified professional.
Request your $99 Peace-of-Mind Check or ask about the $299 Orphaned System Assessment. Tell us you're a Freedom Forever customer and what you want help understanding.
And even if you never book with us, save your records and check your claim deadline this week. Those steps matter now.
General information, not legal advice. Current court notices, your contracts and manufacturer terms govern your situation.