Simply Solar LLC has officially commenced bankruptcy proceedings. The company has provided solar installation and battery storage services since 2013.
Case records show that the company currently faces a wide gap between its assets and liabilities. It also has obligations toward several unsecured creditors. The company expects operations to continue during the court-supervised restructuring process.
Simply Solar LLC Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Case records, as available on the PACER database, show that the company submitted its petition on July 24, 2026. Authorized representative Anita Bradbury signed the petition.
The filing identifies Simply Solar LLC as a small business debtor proceeding under Subchapter V of Chapter 11. Such provision is designed for small businesses to manage their bankruptcy requirements in a faster way and at a lower cost.
Attorney Michael Jay Berger of the Law Offices of Michael Jay Berger is representing the company in the proceedings.
Case Related Details
Case records show that Simply Solar LLC submitted a summary of assets and liabilities to the court. According to it, while the liabilities are estimated to be $2.5 million, the assets are only $168,250.
The company also submitted a list of the largest unsecured creditors. This includes Fora Financial, American Express, Lendistry SBLC LLC, Sepulveda Partners Consulting LLC, and others.
Court filings indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
The petition also included a list of equity security holders. It showed that Anita C. Bradbury, Jason W. Dickey, and Sergio Sanchez hold 30% equity security interest each. Jeana R. Caminero has 10% equity security.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: July 24, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 6:26-bk-16000
- Estimated Assets: Between $100,001 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 50 and 99
- Reason for Filing: Reorganize finances under court supervision
About the Company
Simply Solar, LLC serves as a renewable energy contractor. The company provides design, installation, and maintenance services for residential and commercial solar energy systems. The company also installs battery storage systems and electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Founded in 2013, it has powered more than 1,000 residential and commercial projects. Service areas include Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Imperial counties.
Previous Filings by Solar Companies
Financial pressures have been evident across the solar industry in recent months as a range of companies moved toward bankruptcy filings.
West Seattle Natural Energy, LLC entered bankruptcy proceedings on April 20, 2026. Case records showed that the electrical and solar energy company opted for a Chapter 11 Subchapter V filing. Since its establishment in 2017, the Seattle-based company has offered residential electrical and solar services.
A Temecula, California-based firm sought Chapter 11 protection on April 15, 2026. The petition showed that it faced unsecured claims from over 50,000 creditors. Freedom Forever LLC has been designing and installing rooftop solar systems for around 15 years.
Tucson, Arizona-based SOLON Corporation submitted a Chapter 11 petition on March 25, 2026. Case records described the company as a debtor-in-possession. Services include the design, development, engineering, construction, financing, and O&M across Southwest.
The filing adds Simply Solar to a group of solar companies that have sought court protection amid broader challenges affecting the renewable energy sector. The proceedings will determine how the company restructures its debt and other obligations while continuing operations.
