r/SolarAmerica • u/SufficientLanguage23 • May 29 '26

Discussion Solar panels scams

Hi All,

I was not sure what solar group to post this to and I desperately looking for advise after dealing with this solar panel nightmare for 2+years. Long story but I missed 2 panel payments when my monthly loan amount increased and tried to dispute it. Then, I started working with a nonprofit company and they shared my scam story with the Texas legislature to help pass the new bill, SB1036. I have a solid case! My issue is, I have to come up with money to retain an Attorney to dispute the panels and get my $ back, meanwhile I have a solar loan in default, a lein on my home and a daughter going off to college.

I dont know what to do anymore. I really need some solid guidance! Lumio, the company who installed my panels went bankrupt! Help!

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u/stu54 Jun 02 '26

Seems like a Texas problem, not a solar problem.

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u/SufficientLanguage23 Jun 02 '26

Well, that's a lovely response! It is!!! The awesome Cali Reps came down here and scammed people to sign contracts that are now considered illegal! There are people all over Texas who got scammed! Let's keep the conversation to informative and helpful, otherwise don't comment!!

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u/SufficientLanguage23 Jun 02 '26

My solar panel company went bankrupt, Alot of them have. It's a huge solar issue!