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Solar bust: Bankruptcies leave some solar customers with broken panels, faulty systems
By Andrea Lucia at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· July 8, 2026
· 6 min read
The solar panels Christina Jimenez got four years ago for her home in Fort Worth came with a warranty."If anything goes wrong, they told me to contact the installer, which would be TriSmart," she said.When a panel went out last February and then another ten stopped working in April, she reached o...
Key takeaway "If anything goes wrong, they told me to contact the installer, which would be TriSmart," she said.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The struggles of solar customers like Christina Jimenez in Fort Worth are a concern for the entire Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Southlake . As the number of homes with solar panels grows, so does the risk of companies closing or going bankrupt, leaving customers with broken panels and faulty systems. The fact that nearly 100 solar businesses nationwide have closed in recent years, including some that serviced Texas customers, is a warning sign for local residents who have invested in solar energy. Southlake residents who have installed solar panels should be aware of the potential risks and take steps to protect themselves, such as researching the company's financial stability and understanding the terms of their warranty and loan. The city's residents should also be vigilant in monitoring the financial health of solar companies operating in the area to avoid similar situations.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? The solar panels Christina Jimenez got four years ago for her home in Fort Worth came with a warranty."If anything goes wrong, they told me to contact the installer, which would be TriSmart," she said.When a panel went out last February and then another ten stopped working in April, she reached o...
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