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SunPower: what happened and what owners should do now
Two different companies: the bankrupt SunPower Corporation and today’s SunPower Inc.. Legacy SunPower leases and PPAs are serviced by SunStrong Management. Owned systems can be serviced by any licensed solar company.
SunPower Corporation filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on 5 August 2024. Complete Solaria bought its Blue Raven Solar business, New Homes division and dealer network (closing 30 September 2024), rebranded as SunPower in April 2025 and legally became SunPower Inc. in October 2025. SunPower Inc. is a separate company that did not take on responsibility for systems installed before the acquisition.
| Type | Installer |
|---|---|
| Status | Restructured |
| Ways to pay | SunPower Inc. sells through Blue Raven Solar |
| Where | Check SunPower Inc. / Blue Raven Solar for current coverage. |
| Warranty & service | Systems energized after 30 Sep 2024: warranties remain valid and SunPower Inc. can service them. Owned systems energized on or before 30 Sep 2024: contact your lender for warranty guidance. Equipment-maker warranties are separate and generally still honored (EnergySage). |
| Owner rating | No reviews yet |
What happened to SunPower
SunPower Corporation filed for Chapter 11 on 5 August 2024 and was delisted from Nasdaq on 16 August 2024. Its Blue Raven Solar, New Homes and dealer businesses were sold to Complete Solaria, which now operates as SunPower Inc.
Who services SunPower systems now
Legacy SunPower leases and PPAs are serviced by SunStrong Management. Owned systems can be serviced by any licensed solar company.
What to do now
- Save your paperwork now. Download your contract, permits, system design, warranty documents and payment history from any customer portal before it closes.
- Work out who you pay. If you have a lease, PPA or loan, the company that bills you (or your lender) is your main contact – not the installer.
- Keep paying. A bankruptcy does not cancel lease, PPA or loan payments. Missing them can hurt your credit.
- Watch your production. If the monitoring app stops working, read your inverter or utility meter, and photograph readings so you can document any outage.
- Use manufacturer warranties. Panel, inverter and battery warranties come from the equipment makers and generally stay valid after an installer closes. Workmanship warranties from the installer usually do not.
- Hire a licensed local solar company for repairs. You are not tied to the original installer. Ask for proof of license and insurance.
SunPower pros and cons
Pros
- Today’s SunPower Inc. is an active public company (operating mainly through Blue Raven Solar)
- Newer systems (after 30 Sep 2024) keep their warranties
- Equipment manufacturer warranties generally still apply to older systems
Cons
- Older systems lost the original company’s workmanship support
- Two companies share one name, which confuses warranty and service questions
- Legacy lease/PPA customers now deal with a different servicer
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Frequently asked questions
Is SunPower still in business?
The original SunPower Corporation went bankrupt in August 2024. A different company, SunPower Inc. (formerly Complete Solaria), now uses the brand and operates mainly through Blue Raven Solar.
Who services my old SunPower lease or PPA?
SunStrong Management services legacy SunPower leases and PPAs. You can also contact your financier.
Is my SunPower warranty still valid?
For systems energized after 30 September 2024, yes. For owned systems energized on or before that date, contact your lender; equipment-maker warranties are separate and generally still honored.
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Sources
- EnergySage – SunPower is back. Here’s what happened and what it means for your system
- pv magazine – US-based Complete Solaria rebrands as SunPower (Apr 2025)
- PV Tech – SunPower files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, sells assets
- SolarInsure – Protecting your solar system after an installer closes (PDF, Jun 2026)
- FTC Consumer Advice – Solar power for your home
SolarOwnersHub.com is not affiliated with SunPower. Facts above come from the sources listed and may change – confirm details with the company before you sign. Ratings come only from owner reviews on this site.
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