Illuminating the Industry’s Hidden Crisis: We Let the Light In.
Sudden, unforeseen changes across the solar industry have left thousands of homeowners with orphaned systems and no one to call. This is uncharted territory, and we are stepping in to help fill the gaps.
Panels on the roof. No one to call.
Installers are closing
More than 100 U.S. solar companies have closed or filed for bankruptcy in recent years, with dozens of failures through 2025 and 2026.
Homeowners are left behind
Thousands of homeowners are now living with “orphaned” solar systems.
No one to call
No one is left to honor the warranty, fix a broken inverter, or answer the phone.
Source: industry tracking by SolarPanelExit.com.
You are not alone, and you are not out of options.
If your original installer went out of business, we would like to help you get your system back online.
Why we are stepping in
Servicing systems we did not originally sell has traditionally fallen outside our company policy. But as native Marylanders, we feel a deep duty to support our local community, and we refuse to sit back and watch our neighbors navigate this alone.
If you are facing an issue with an orphaned solar system, we are here to lend a hand wherever possible.
From inquiry to answers
We reach out
Within 24 hours we call, text or email to learn more about your situation.
Site analysis and triage
Your system is reviewed on site to find what is wrong and whether it can be resolved properly.
Diagnostic report
You get a clear report on what was found and what comes next.
Tell us about your system
Thank you. We received your request.
We will reach out within 24 hours to learn more about your system. If you have photos or documents, you can email them to us.
Orphaned solar, answered plainly.
What is an orphaned solar system?
An orphaned solar system is one whose original installer has gone out of business or stopped supporting it, leaving no one to honor the warranty, fix equipment or answer the phone.
My solar company went out of business. What should I do?
Gather what you can about your system, such as your contract, the installer and sales company names, equipment details and photos. Then send us an inquiry using the form on this page. We reach out within 24 hours to learn more about your situation.
Do you work on solar systems you did not install?
Servicing systems we did not originally sell has traditionally fallen outside our company policy. Through the Orphaned Solar Rescue Program, we review orphaned systems case by case to see whether we are able to help.
What happens after I submit the form?
We reach out within 24 hours to learn more. Typically the next step is a site analysis and triage of your system, followed by a diagnostic report so you know what we found and what comes next.
Have questions? Talk to us.
Whether your system needs help or you are thinking about solar for your home, our energy advisors are a call or text away. Zero pressure.
Aperture Home and Solar is a trade name of Shore Home and Solar LLC (MHIC Salesperson #109030). Contracts and installations are performed by our licensed partners: Velocity Energy and Home Solutions in MD, NJ and DE (MD MHIC #05-138546 · NJ HIC #13VH11877900 · DE #2021802219) and GoGreen Solutions in VA (VA #2705186497).