Bankrupt 2024 · Lease Holders Still Subject to Liens

SunPower Watch.

SunPower was one of the most established U.S. solar brands until filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August 2024. Tens of thousands of homeowners hold SunPower leases and PPAs whose UCC-1 fixture liens survived the bankruptcy and are now held by successor entities. Quiet-title actions have been filed across multiple states by former SunPower customers seeking to clear those liens.

Also known as
SunPower Corporation (Chapter 11, 2024)
Category
Solar Manufacturer/Installer (former)
Based / Founded
San Jose, California (former) · 1985 (Chapter 11 bankruptcy filed Aug 2024)

What SunPower is
accused of.

The following deceptive and negligent practices have been documented in lawsuits, AG enforcement actions, CFPB orders, and direct intake from affected homeowners. Click any pattern to read the full description in the Practices Catalog.

Surviving UCC-1 liens post-bankruptcy

Liens transferred to debt collectors / successors with no service obligation

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Performance warranty fraud (effective)

Warranty obligor (SunPower) bankrupt; warranties effectively unenforceable

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Abandoned service obligations

Successor companies bill but provide no maintenance

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Securities fraud (alleged pre-bankruptcy)

Misrepresented leasing portfolio + financial condition to investors

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Lawsuits against
SunPower.

Current and historical legal actions. See the full Lawsuit Hub for the complete index across all solar companies.

In re SunPower Corp. Securities Litigation
N.D. Cal. · Filed 2024

Active. $95M sought.

SunPower Lease Holders — Quiet Title Actions
Multi-state · 2024-2025

Coordinated lien-removal litigation.

Are you a SunPower customer?

Did you sign a SunPower solar lease or PPA before its August 2024 bankruptcy? If any of the following match your situation, you likely have a case:

  • Have a SunPower lease or PPA contract
  • Receiving billing from a 'successor' company you don't recognize
  • Lien still showing on title even though SunPower is bankrupt
  • Panels underperforming, no maintenance available
  • Trying to sell home but lien blocking close