Renova Energy Filed Chapter 7: Who Services Renova Solar Systems in the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire Now?

Renova Energy Corporation of Palm Desert filed a voluntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition on March 22, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Riverside Division (case 6:26-bk-12094-RB), with court-appointed trustee Larry D. Simons of Janus Law in Riverside overseeing the liquidation. Chapter 7 is a full wind-down — not a restructuring — which means Renova's installer workmanship warranty and any open service requests no longer have a company behind them.

Last verified: November 2026 by Helios Energy Global.

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What the Chapter 7 filing means for your system

The docket for case 6:26-bk-12094-RB shows the debtor as Renova Energy Corporation, 41555 Cook Street, Palm Desert, CA 92211, filed under Chapter 7, before Judge Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux, with trustee Larry D. Simons (TR) of Janus Law, 9363 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92503.

Chapter 7 is not a reorganization. It is a wind-down: a trustee sells what assets exist and the company ceases to exist. That distinction matters enormously for homeowners:

• Workmanship warranty: gone. Any installer warranty Renova provided — typically 10 years on labor and roof penetrations — is a contractual obligation of the company. No source confirms that any successor entity legally assumed Renova's obligations, and a Chapter 7 liquidation generally extinguishes the old company's contractual commitments.

• Open service tickets: no longer active. If you submitted a repair request or warranty claim before the closure, assume it will not be fulfilled. Document it in writing for your own records.

• Equipment manufacturer warranties: still valid. Panel, inverter, and battery warranties run with the equipment serial number, not with the installer. See the manufacturer warranty section below.

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Renova's California contractor license: suspended

The CSLB record for Renova Energy (Palm Desert, CSLB #910836) shows the license under suspension for a contractor's bond suspension and lack of a qualifier, after its bond was cancelled April 19, 2026.

That status was pulled from CSLB on September 23, 2026.

A contractor may not contract for work with an inactive or suspended license. You can verify the current status yourself at any time using the CSLB Check a License tool at cslb.ca.gov — search by license number 910836 or the business name "Renova Energy Corporation."

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Key numbers at a glance

Component	Detail	Notes
Bankruptcy case	6:26-bk-12094-RB	U.S. Bankruptcy Court, C.D. Cal., Riverside Div.
Filing date	March 22, 2026	Chapter 7 voluntary petition
Presiding judge	Hon. Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux	—
Trustee	Larry D. Simons, Janus Law, Riverside	(951) 686-6300
CSLB license	#910836 — Suspended	Bond cancelled April 19, 2026; no qualifier on file
Workmanship warranty	Extinguished by Ch. 7 liquidation	No successor legally confirmed
Panel manufacturer warranty	Typically 25–30 years — survives	Contact manufacturer directly
Inverter manufacturer warranty	Typically 10–25 years — survives	Contact manufacturer directly
Battery manufacturer warranty	Typically 10 years — survives	Contact manufacturer directly
IID interconnection agreement	Unaffected	Agreement is between you and IID
SCE net billing agreement	Unaffected	Agreement is between you and SCE
Panel removal/reinstall (reroof)	~$250–$350 per panel (est.)	~$5,000–$7,000 for 20 panels; tile roofs at the top of range

Costs are Helios Energy Global estimates for 2026. Manufacturer warranty terms vary by brand and purchase date — check your original contract.

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Who to call now, by situation

Monitoring has gone dark

Many Renova systems used the SolarEdge, Enphase Enlighten, or Tesla app portals. Your monitoring may have gone quiet. If the portal was set up under Renova's account, alerts likely stopped when the company did. The fix:

• Enphase systems: Create or claim your own Enlighten owner account at enphase.com using your system's serial number. Enphase's owner support line is 1-877-797-1818.
• SolarEdge systems: Register a homeowner account at monitoring.solaredge.com. You'll need the inverter serial number from the unit itself.
• Tesla Powerwall: The Tesla app is tied to your Tesla account, not the installer's. If you haven't already, claim ownership in the app or call Tesla Energy support at 1-877-798-3752.

Desert systems in particular are worth watching — heat is hard on inverters, and an array that quietly drops a string in June is an expensive thing to notice in December. Reconnecting monitoring is the single most important step you can take right now.

A failed inverter

Inverter manufacturer warranties are independent of the installer. If your inverter is showing a fault:

1. Note the error code and the inverter serial number.
2. Contact the manufacturer directly — Enphase (1-877-797-1818), SolarEdge (1-510-498-3200), or SMA — to open a warranty claim.
3. The manufacturer will typically authorize a replacement unit and require a licensed C-10 electrical contractor to perform the swap. See our solar inverter replacement cost guide for what that service call costs in Southern California in 2026.

For ongoing monitoring and repairs, Helios Energy Global's solar repair and maintenance service covers Coachella Valley and Inland Empire systems regardless of original installer.

A roof leak at a panel mount

A roof leak at a penetration point is a workmanship defect — exactly the type of claim Renova's now-extinguished installer warranty would have covered. Your path forward:

• Homeowner's insurance: File a claim. Document the leak with dated photos showing the mount location, any interior water damage, and the roof surface around the penetration.
• Hire a licensed contractor: You need a C-39 roofing contractor (or a general B contractor) who can evaluate whether the leak is at the mount seal, the flashing, or the roofing material itself. Helios coordinates roofing work through vetted, licensed roofing partners — we are not the roofing contractor, but we manage the job end-to-end so the solar and roofing scopes don't conflict.
• See our roof types and solar guide for what to expect on tile roofs, which are common in the Coachella Valley.

Panel removal for a reroof

If your roofing contractor (or Helios's roofing partner) needs the panels off to replace underlayment or tile, you need a licensed solar contractor to handle the electrical disconnect and removal — a roofer cannot legally do this work.

Estimated cost (2026): ~$250–$350 per panel for removal and reinstallation. A 20-panel system runs approximately $5,000–$7,000; a 30-panel system approximately $7,500–$10,500. Tile roofs and steep pitches land at the top of those ranges. Full details at /solar-panel-removal-reinstallation.

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Your financing: loans, leases, and PPAs

Your financing continues. A loan or lease is a separate contract with a separate company and is unaffected by the installer's bankruptcy. Questions about the balance go to your lender, not to a contractor.

Find who holds your loan or lease:

• Check your original contract — the finance company's name appears on the first page.
• Common Renova finance partners included Mosaic, GoodLeap, Sunrun (for leases/PPAs), and Sunnova. Note: Sunnova itself filed for bankruptcy in 2025 — if Sunnova holds your lease, see our related guide: What happened when Sunnova filed bankruptcy.
• Log into the finance company's portal directly or call the number on your monthly statement.

If you have a loan: You own the system. The lender has a lien on the equipment. You are responsible for maintenance and repairs — the lender has no obligation to service the hardware.

If you have a lease or PPA: The finance company owns the equipment and has a contractual obligation to keep it operational. Contact them directly and document every communication in writing.

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Manufacturer warranties: what survives and what doesn't

Warranty type	Survives Renova's closure?	Who honors it
Solar panel product defect (25–30 yr)	Yes	Panel manufacturer
Solar panel power output guarantee	Yes	Panel manufacturer
Inverter product warranty (10–25 yr)	Yes	Inverter manufacturer
Battery product warranty (10 yr)	Yes	Battery manufacturer (Tesla, Enphase, FranklinWH)
Renova workmanship / labor warranty	No	Extinguished by Ch. 7 liquidation
Roof penetration / mounting warranty	No	Extinguished by Ch. 7 liquidation

What to gather right now:

• Your original signed contract (shows equipment models, warranty terms, finance company)
• Serial numbers for every panel, inverter, and battery (on the equipment labels or in your monitoring portal)
• Monitoring login credentials (or the system ID to claim your account)
• Any warranty registration confirmation emails from the manufacturer

For a full walkthrough of what each warranty covers and how to file a claim, see our solar panel warranty guide.

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IID and SCE net billing: your grid agreement is unaffected

This is the piece of good news: your interconnection agreement is with your utility, not with Renova.

IID customers (Coachella Valley, Imperial Valley): An Interconnection Agreement is a legal document between the customer and Imperial Irrigation District that gives permission to the customer to install a system to offset their energy use. Renova's name appears nowhere on that agreement as a party — it is between you and IID. Your net billing credits continue uninterrupted. For IID-specific rate and billing questions, see /net-metering/iid and /guides/iid-electricity-rates. IID's Distributed Interconnection Unit can be reached at 1-760-482-3673 or solar@iid.com.

SCE customers (Inland Empire, Palm Springs area served by SCE): Your SCE net billing tariff (NEM 3.0 / Net Billing Tariff) is similarly between you and SCE. The installer's status has no bearing on your tariff enrollment or export credits. If you have questions about your SCE account, call SCE at 1-800-655-4555.

Note: IID is a municipal utility and operates its own net billing program — it is not subject to CPUC's NEM 3.0 rules that apply to SCE, PG&E, and SDG&E. Learn more at /locations/coachella-valley.

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What to do in the next 30 days: a checklist

Week 1

• Pull your CSLB record for any contractor you hire to service the system (cslb.ca.gov, license lookup)
• Reconnect or claim your monitoring account (Enphase, SolarEdge, or Tesla app)
• Photograph every panel, inverter, and battery label — save the serial numbers

Week 2

• Locate your original Renova contract and all finance documents
• Identify your lender or lease company and confirm your account is current
• Register your equipment directly with the manufacturer if you haven't already

Week 3–4

• If you have an active roof leak or inverter fault, get a licensed C-10 or C-39 contractor on site
• If a reroof is upcoming, schedule panel removal and reinstallation before the roofing crew starts
• Book a free consultation with Helios for a system health check and service plan

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Frequently asked questions about Renova Energy's closure

Did Renova Energy go bankrupt?

Renova Energy filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, according to documents submitted in the Central District of California on March 22.

The case is numbered 6:26-bk-12094-RB and is before Judge Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux, with trustee Larry D. Simons. Chapter 7 is a full liquidation, not a reorganization.

Is Renova Energy's California contractor license still active?

No. The CSLB record shows the license (CSLB #910836) under suspension for a contractor's bond suspension and lack of a qualifier, after its bond was cancelled April 19, 2026.

A contractor may not contract for work with a suspended license. Verify the current status yourself at cslb.ca.gov.

Does Mycrogrid honor Renova's warranties?

No court document or CSLB record we have found names Mycrogrid as a legal successor to Renova Energy Corporation or as an entity that has assumed Renova's warranty obligations. Do not assume any warranty transfer unless you receive written confirmation on company letterhead that names the specific obligation being assumed, the system address, and the warranty terms.

Will my solar panels still work after Renova closed?

Yes. The panels, inverter, and battery operate independently of the installer. What may have stopped is monitoring alerts (if they were routed through Renova's account) and any active service tickets. Reconnect your monitoring account directly with the equipment manufacturer's portal.

Who do I call if my Enphase inverter fails on a Renova system?

Call Enphase directly at 1-877-797-1818 with your inverter serial number. Enphase's product warranty is independent of the installer. If the inverter is out of warranty or needs a licensed swap, see /guides/solar-inverter-replacement-cost-california for 2026 cost ranges in Southern California.

Does Renova's bankruptcy affect my IID net billing credits?

The Interconnection Agreement is a legal document between the customer and Imperial Irrigation District; IID does not partner with nor endorse any particular contractor. Renova is not a party to your IID interconnection agreement — your net billing credits are unaffected.

Can I get a new solar quote even though I already have a Renova system?

Yes. If you want to add panels, add a battery, or simply get a second opinion on your system's health, Helios gives one all-in written price with the equipment named by model. When comparing any quotes, ask for the gross price and the cost per watt in writing so you can compare apples to apples. Start at /design-savings or book a free consultation.

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Next steps

• Book a free consultation and custom design — no obligation, no pressure, one all-in written price
• Solar repair and maintenance for existing systems — Helios services Coachella Valley and Inland Empire systems regardless of original installer
• Solar panel removal and reinstallation — cost ranges for reroofs and tile roofs in Southern California
• Solar panel warranty guide — what manufacturer warranties cover and how to file a claim
• Solar inverter replacement cost in California — 2026 cost ranges for Enphase, SolarEdge, and SMA
• IID electricity rates and net metering — how IID's program works for Coachella Valley homeowners
• IID net metering details — enrollment, billing, and export credit rules
• Coachella Valley solar service area — Helios coverage in the desert communities
• What happened when Sunnova filed bankruptcy — a related case study for lease and PPA customers