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Checked October 20, 2026: Purelight Power, which merged with Solgen Power in early 2025, shut down nationwide in late December 2025.[6] On December 30, 2025, twelve Solgen and Purelight companies filed Chapter 7 in the Eastern District of Washington, under trustee Kevin D. O'Rourke.[1] Your loan or lease stays with the finance company on your statement, not the installer.
| Company and legal entity | Purelight Power (formerly Solgen Power). Lead debtor: Purelight Power Newco, LLC (fka Purelight Newco LLC), Medford, OR; 11 related debtors including Solgen Parent, LLC (Pasco, WA) and several Solgen Power, LLC entities[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Court | U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Washington (Spokane/Yakima), Judge Whitman L. Holt[1] |
| Case number | Lead case 25-02261-WLH7 (Purelight Power Newco, LLC), jointly administered with 25-02260, 25-02262 to 25-02266, 25-02268 to 25-02270, 25-02272 and 25-02273[2] |
| Filed | December 30, 2025, voluntary petitions[1] |
| Chapter | Chapter 7 liquidation (the lead case is marked as an asset case)[1] |
| Status | Open. Joint administration ordered January 29, 2026; latest docket entry October 20, 2026. On October 9, 2026 an evidentiary hearing in a dispute with Canyon Park Owner II, LLC was continued to December 14 and 15, 2026; on October 16 a settlement report was filed and a summary judgment status conference set for October 27 was struck[1][2] |
| Trustee | Kevin D. O'Rourke, Southwell & O'Rourke, P.S., 4407 N. Division Street, Suite 618, Spokane, WA 99207, 509-624-0159[1] |
| Key deadlines | Deadline for filing claims: May 28, 2026 (passed). The meeting of creditors (341 meeting) opened February 9, 2026 and was continued to later dates, including March 12 and March 27, 2026[1][3] |
| Who services your contract now | Your lender or lease provider (the company on your monthly statement). The installer did not hold the loans or leases. No company has been reported as taking over Purelight's workmanship warranty |
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Case status: Purelight Power and Solgen Power in Chapter 7
Purelight Power was founded in Oregon in 2017 and merged with Washington-based Solgen Power in early 2025.[6] It sold and installed rooftop residential solar in nine states: Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Montana, Ohio, Oregon, Utah and Washington.[6][7]
On December 23, 2025, Purelight told Oregon officials it was shutting down immediately and laying off 109 workers.[4][5] CEO JD Beck wrote that the company had shifted to selling via a third-party ownership model after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act cut solar tax credits, and that three offers to buy the company were unacceptable to its secured lender.[6][7] A Washington WARN notice listed the end of all Washington operations as of January 13, 2026.[8]
On December 30, 2025, Purelight Power Newco, LLC, Solgen Parent, LLC and ten related companies filed voluntary Chapter 7 petitions in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington.[1][2] The Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business reported the filing listed assets of $1 million to $10 million, liabilities of $50 million to $100 million and 25,000 to 50,000 creditors, and that the company cited more than 20,000 customers over three years.[4]
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Early 2025 | Purelight Power merges with Solgen Power | [6] |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Purelight notifies Oregon it is shutting down; 109 layoffs from December 23 to 26 | [5][7] |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Twelve Purelight and Solgen companies file Chapter 7 in the Eastern District of Washington (Judge Whitman L. Holt); Kevin D. O'Rourke is the trustee | [1][2] |
| Jan 13, 2026 | All Washington operations end, per the state WARN notice | [8] |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Court orders joint administration; lead case is Purelight Power Newco, LLC, 25-02261 | [2][3] |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Meeting of creditors (341 meeting) opens and is continued, first to March 12, then to March 27, 2026 | [2][3] |
| May 28, 2026 | Deadline for filing claims in the lead case | [1] |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Trustee files interim reports for the period ending June 30, 2026 | [2] |
| Oct 9 to 20, 2026 | Evidentiary hearing in a dispute with Canyon Park Owner II, LLC continued to December 14 and 15, 2026 (Oct 9); settlement report filed (Oct 16); court approves fees for the trustee's attorney (Oct 20) | [1] |
All filings for the group go on the lead docket, 25-02261.[2] Purelight Power is one of 91 failures in our solar company bankruptcy register.
If you have a loan: you still owe your lender
Purelight and Solgen installed systems that customers paid for with cash, a loan from a finance company, or (later) a lease or PPA from a third-party owner.[6] The installer is the debtor in this case; your lender is not.
- Find your lender: it is the company on your monthly statement. Not sure? Use our who services my solar loan lookup.
- The bankruptcy does not cancel the loan. The loan is a contract with the lender, which is not part of the Purelight or Solgen case.
- If the system was never finished or turned on, the FTC Holder Rule may let you raise that against the lender: a consumer credit contract arranged through the seller must say that any holder of it is subject to the claims and defenses you could raise against the seller, with recovery capped at what you paid under the contract.[11] Put it to the lender in writing, with photos and dates, ideally with a consumer attorney.
- To exit a working system's loan, the routes are payoff, refinance or sale of the house. See how to get out of a solar loan and solar loan refinance.
Still paying a solar loan (not Tesla)? See if a solar exit company can take your case. Free to check, no obligation, not legal advice. We may earn compensation when you contact companies through our site. This does not change our ratings.
Get matched with a solar exit companyWe do not advise homeowners to stop making payments or breach contractual obligations. A dispute is raised in writing while you keep paying; missed payments can damage your credit and weaken your position.
If you have a lease or PPA
In 2025 Purelight said it had shifted to selling via a third-party ownership model.[6] If you signed a lease or power purchase agreement, the system belongs to the leasing company or PPA provider, which keeps billing you and is responsible for what that contract promises, including maintenance if the contract includes it. Read your agreement and contact that company. Our lease exit guide and PPA exit guide cover your options.
If you paid cash
You own the system outright. What you lost is Purelight's own promises: its workmanship warranty, any production guarantee and any unfinished work. Money Purelight owes you is a claim against the bankruptcy estate (see claims). Equipment warranties from the panel, inverter and battery makers are separate and generally still apply.
Who to contact now
| For | Contact |
|---|---|
| Payments, payoff, a system that was never finished | Your lender or lease provider: the company and number on your monthly statement |
| Money Purelight or Solgen owes you; questions about the estate | Chapter 7 trustee Kevin D. O'Rourke, Southwell & O'Rourke, P.S., 4407 N. Division Street, Suite 618, Spokane, WA 99207, 509-624-0159. Use case number 25-02261.[1] |
| Permission to operate, meter or interconnection problems | Your electric utility |
| Equipment failures | The panel, inverter and battery manufacturers named in your contract or on the equipment labels |
| A lender or servicer that mishandles your account | The CFPB, which says most companies respond within 15 days[12]; see how to file a CFPB complaint |
| Sales practices | Your state attorney general; see filing a state AG complaint |
The trustee runs the liquidation. He does not service loans and is not a repair company.
Warranty and repairs
Purelight's workmanship warranty is a promise from a company in liquidation and, at most, a claim against the estate. Panel, inverter and battery warranties come from the manufacturers and generally survive the installer's bankruptcy; register each one directly. Expect to pay a local installer for labor. A competing installer in Oregon and Washington said in January 2026 it had already heard from half a dozen Purelight customers who needed help with their systems.[4]
Step by step: your solar warranty after the installer goes bankrupt and finding solar repair after a bankruptcy. Typical prices are in our solar panel repair cost guide.
Claims: the May 28, 2026 deadline has passed
- Deadline: the lead case docket lists May 28, 2026 as the deadline for filing claims.[1]
- Who has a claim: customers owed money by Purelight or Solgen itself, for example a deposit for a system never installed, a promised rebate or unpaid warranty work.
- If you missed it: a late claim can still be filed, but whether it is allowed or paid is a legal question for a bankruptcy attorney. The filing listed liabilities far above assets.[4]
- Which case: file in the lead case, 25-02261, unless the court's notice tells you otherwise.[2]
Lawsuits and regulators
- Homeowner lawsuit (settled): a Longview, Washington couple sued Solgen Power and their lender in U.S. District Court, alleging Solgen deceived them about the savings from a 77-panel system. Solgen pointed to contract disclaimers. The Washington State Standard reported in March 2024 that the case settled after mediation; there was no finding of wrongdoing.[9]
- Other suits: a Tri-Cities radio station reported, when the Washington closure was announced, that the company faced several lawsuits in several states alleging fraudulent misrepresentation, negligence and deceptive sales practices. These are allegations; we did not find rulings.[8]
- Worker safety: Washington's Department of Labor & Industries fined Purelight Power more than $250,000 for fall-protection violations and said it owed more than $460,000 in penalties under appeal.[10]
- Attorneys general: we found no state attorney general lawsuit against Purelight Power or Solgen Power as of October 20, 2026. Washington lawmakers approved rooftop solar sales disclosure rules in 2024 after complaints about the industry.[9]
More: solar panel class action lawsuits.
Checklist
- Write down the company on your monthly statement. That is who you owe.
- Keep paying while you raise any dispute in writing.
- Save every document: contract, loan or lease, permits, inspection reports and messages with the sales rep.
- Ask your utility whether the system has permission to operate.
- Register equipment warranties with each manufacturer.
- Be wary of anyone claiming to be a new servicer who asks you to pay a new account; check against your existing statement.
- Talk to a consumer or bankruptcy attorney if money is owed to you or the lender will not respond. See finding a solar lawyer. More on orphaned systems: my solar company went bankrupt.
Disclosure: We may earn compensation when you contact companies through our site. This does not change our ratings. Our partner for solar loans (all lenders except Tesla) and Sunnova PPAs is Uso Holdings LLC d/b/a Solar Exit Group; see authorized partners. SolarPanelExit.com is not affiliated with Purelight Power, Solgen Power or their bankruptcy trustee.
Frequently asked questions
Is Purelight Power out of business?
Yes. Purelight Power told Oregon officials on December 23, 2025 that it was shutting down nationwide, and its companies filed Chapter 7 liquidation on December 30, 2025 in the Eastern District of Washington.
Is Solgen Power still in business?
No. Solgen Power merged with Purelight Power in early 2025, and the Solgen and Purelight companies are being liquidated together in Chapter 7. Washington operations ended January 13, 2026.
Do I still have to pay my Purelight Power solar loan?
Generally yes. The loan is owed to your lender, the company on your monthly statement, not to Purelight or Solgen, and the installer's bankruptcy does not cancel it. We do not advise homeowners to stop making payments or breach contractual obligations. If the system was never finished, raise that with the lender in writing.
What is the Purelight Power bankruptcy case number?
The lead case is 25-02261 (Purelight Power Newco, LLC) in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Washington. Solgen Parent, LLC is case 25-02260, and all filings go on the lead docket.
Who is the Purelight Power bankruptcy trustee?
Kevin D. O'Rourke of Southwell and O'Rourke, P.S., 4407 N. Division Street, Suite 618, Spokane, WA 99207, phone 509-624-0159.
Is there a Purelight Power or Solgen Power lawsuit?
There have been private lawsuits. A Longview, Washington couple's federal suit alleging Solgen misled them about savings settled after mediation, and local press reported other suits alleging deceptive sales practices. We found no state attorney general lawsuit.
Who fixes my Purelight or Solgen solar system now?
No company has been reported as taking over Purelight's workmanship warranty. Manufacturer warranties on panels, inverters and batteries generally still apply, so register them and hire a local installer for labor.
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Sources
Checked October 20, 2026. Court dates and servicer details change; confirm on the linked primary source before you act.
- Court docketInforuptcy (PACER mirror), Purelight Power Newco, LLC, Bankr. E.D. Wash. No. 2:25-bk-02261 (lead case)
- Court docketInforuptcy (PACER mirror), Solgen Parent, LLC, Bankr. E.D. Wash. No. 2:25-bk-02260
- Court docketInforuptcy (PACER mirror), Solgen Power LLC, Bankr. E.D. Wash. No. 2:25-bk-02272
- NewsTri-Cities Area Journal of Business, Solgen files for bankruptcy, ceases operations
- NewsOPB, Purelight Power layoffs in Medford (Dec. 25, 2025)
- Trade pressSolar Power World, Residential installer Purelight Power shutters operations, blames OBBBA (Dec. 2025)
- NewsCleanTechnica, Solar company spread across 9 states shuts down (Dec. 30, 2025)
- NewsNewsTalk 870, Solgen shuts down in WA (Washington WARN notice)
- NewsWashington State Standard, Washington lawmakers approve rooftop solar consumer protections (Mar. 1, 2024)
- RegulatorWashington Department of Labor & Industries, release on Purelight Power fall-protection fines
- RegulationeCFR, 16 CFR Part 433, FTC Holder Rule
- RegulatorCFPB, Submit a complaint
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