Titan Solar Power Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Rescue: Unfinished Permits, Inspections & OEM Warranties
How thousands of homeowners abandoned by Titan Solar Power’s abrupt Chapter 7 liquidation can rescue stuck city building permits, obtain utility Permission to Operate (PTO), transfer Enphase/SolarEdge monitoring, and file State Contractor Recovery Fund claims.
1. Step-by-Step Homeowner Emergency Rescue Protocol
Step 1 — Request Your Full Permit File & Stamped Engineering Plan Set From Your City/County AHJ: Because Titan Solar closed overnight under Chapter 7, you cannot call them for your blueprints. Go directly to your local city or county Building Department (Authority Having Jurisdiction) and request a public-records copy of your approved Solar Building Permit and PE-stamped Single-Line Electrical Diagram.
Step 2 — Hire an Independent Local NABCEP Electrician to Pass Final Inspection & File Utility PTO: If Titan bolted panels to your roof but never passed final city inspection or submitted interconnection paperwork, hire a licensed C-10 / Master Electrician ($650–$1,400 flat fee) to take over the permit as "Contractor of Record," attend the 15-minute municipal inspection, and submit the signed inspection card to your utility (APS, SRP, Oncor, FPL, Duke, PG&E) for Permission to Operate.
Step 3 — Transfer Your Inverter Portal Ownership (Enphase or SolarEdge): Nearly 95% of Titan Solar installations used either Enphase IQ7/IQ8 microinverters or SolarEdge HD-Wave string inverters. Both manufacturers have established expedited "Titan Solar Orphan" transfer queues allowing homeowners to gain site admin access and activate 25-year hardware warranties.
Step 4 — File a Claim With Your State Contractor License Bond & Residential Recovery Fund: In Arizona (AZ ROC Recovery Fund: up to $30,000), Nevada (NSCB Residential Recovery Fund: up to $40,000), California (CSLB Bond), and Florida (CILB Recovery Fund: up to $15,000), homeowners left with unfinished or defective Titan installations can recover cash reimbursement for completion costs.
2. Direct OEM Warranty Desks & State Restitution Hotlines
Bypass defunct installer phone numbers and contact the underlying equipment manufacturers and state recovery agencies directly:
| Manufacturer / Agency | Direct Hotline / Email | Required Homeowner Action | Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| SolarEdge Technologies (Titan Solar Orphan Support) | (510) 498-3200 | Submit Inverter Serial Number (SN#) on side label to transfer SetApp monitoring and claim 12-to-25-year inverter warranty. | Open Portal ↗ |
| Enphase Energy (Homeowner Ownership & Titan Rescue) | (877) 797-4743 | Request "Orphaned Installer Site Transfer" inside the Enphase Enlighten app to unlock homeowner self-service RMAs. | Open Portal ↗ |
| Arizona Registrar of Contractors (AZ ROC Recovery Fund) | (602) 542-1525 | File a residential recovery claim (up to $30,000 per residence) for incomplete or defective Titan Solar work in Arizona. | Open Portal ↗ |
3. Orphaned System RMA & Legal Decision Flowchart
View All 12 Factory RMA Playbooks →TITAN SOLAR CHAPTER 7 RESCUE PROTOCOL
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[Titan Solar System Status]
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├──► A. SYSTEM INSTALLED BUT NO UTILITY "PTO" (Meter Not Spinning Backwards)
│ ├──► 1. Pull Approved Permit & Stamped Plans from City Building Dept
│ ├──► 2. Pay Independent Electrician ($750-$1,200) to Pass Final Inspection
│ └──► 3. Upload Signed Final Inspection Card to Utility Interconnection Portal
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└──► B. SYSTEM OPERATING BUT INVERTER / PANEL FAILED
├──► Read Serial Number off Inverter (SolarEdge or Enphase)
└──► File Direct Homeowner RMA -> Any Certified Electrician Swaps UnitFrequently Asked Questions: Titan Solar Power (Chapter 7 Liquidation — June 2024)
Wait—Titan Solar sold my project through a third-party dealer (like Solar Pros, Powur, or Alchemy). Is the sales dealer liable?
Often yes! Titan Solar was the country’s largest third-party EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) fulfillment contractor, meaning hundreds of independent sales dealers sold contracts and sub-contracted the install to Titan. Check the top page of your Home Improvement Contract: if another dealer’s name or license number is listed as the Seller, that company remains legally liable for your warranty and completion!
My Titan Solar roof penetration is leaking after a rainstorm. Who pays for the repair?
First, get a licensed roofer and solar tech to document whether Titan missed the rafters ("shiners") or failed to install flashing. If you live in AZ, NV, CA, or FL, file against the State Contractor Recovery Fund and Titan’s license surety bond. Simultaneously, if you have a solar loan, serve an FTC Holder Rule demand on the lender.
How do I know if Titan Solar bought the 25-year extended warranty on my SolarEdge inverter?
Go to SolarEdge’s online Warranty Check tool and type in the 10-character serial number printed on the right side of your white SolarEdge inverter. It will immediately display the exact expiration date (either standard 12-year or extended 20/25-year) registered to your hardware.