Sanyo solar panels delamination
If you own Sanyo solar panels from the HIP-xxxBA2, BA3, or BA5 model series and they're showing signs of delamination, you can file a claim for replacement panels or a prorated cash refund. You need to submit a claim form, photos of the damage, and proof of ownership. The deadline is December 31, 2029, or 20 years from your original purchase date, whichever comes first.
Replacement panels or a prorated cash refund
If your panels have delamination that meets the visual criteria, you'll get either replacement panels or a prorated cash refund. The independent Claims Administrator reviews your claim first, then the defendants decide which remedy you receive.
📄 Proof requirement not specified here — check the official site for what documentation, if any, a claim needs.
You'll go to: www.sanyosolarclaims.com
Who may qualify
You qualify if you purchased and installed Sanyo-brand solar panels from the HIP-xxxBA2, BA3, or BA5 model series for residential use, or if you bought a home that already had those panels installed. Panels from other Sanyo series, including HIP-xxxDA3 and HIP-xxxBA19, are not covered by this settlement.
Official eligibility wording
Class members generally include persons who purchased and installed Sanyo-brand solar panels from the HIP-xxxBA2, BA3, and BA5 model series for residential use, or who purchased residential property with those panels installed.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
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Important dates
- Claim deadline
- December 31, 2029
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Unknown.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
You need to submit a completed Claim Form, photographs of the delamination damage on your panels, and proof of ownership. Everything goes to the Claims Administrator by mail or email.
How to file this claim
- Check your panel model. The settlement covers Sanyo HIP-xxxBA2, BA3, and BA5 series installed for residential use. That includes panels that came with a home you bought.
- Look at your panels for signs of delamination. The settlement website has photo examples of damage that qualifies and damage that doesn't — review those before you proceed.
- Download the Claim Form from www.sanyosolarclaims.com and read the instructions all the way through before filling anything in.
- Take the required photos of your affected panels. The Claim Form spells out exactly what shots are needed.
- Pull together proof of ownership for your panels.
- Email everything — completed Claim Form, photos, and ownership proof — to claims@sanyosolarclaims.com, or mail it to: Ziccarello v Sanyo Energy (U.S.A.) Corp., Claims Class Litigation Administration Support Services, P.O. Box 1272, Lancaster, California 93584.
- Get it in before the earlier of 20 years from your original purchase date or December 31, 2029.
Watch out for
- Your personal deadline is whichever comes first: 20 years from when you bought the panels, or December 31, 2029. If the 20-year window has already closed for you, you can't file.
- Only the HIP-xxxBA2, BA3, and BA5 series are in this settlement. The HIP-xxxDA3 and HIP-xxxBA19 series are excluded.
- The delamination has to meet specific visual criteria. Check the qualifying and non-qualifying damage examples on the settlement website so you're not guessing.
- Defendants decide whether you get replacement panels or a prorated cash refund. That choice isn't yours to make.
We prepare — you file on the official site yourself. This is not legal advice and is not an eligibility decision; the administrator and court decide.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with the official administrator via the official claim form before December 31, 2029.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Unknown.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before December 31, 2029.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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How we verified this record
- Claim deadline the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Payout details the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
- Eligibility the official settlement website · Jun 16, 2026
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Claim deadline
December 31, 2029
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Eligibility summary
Class members generally include persons who purchased and installed Sanyo-brand solar panels from the HIP-xxxBA2, BA3, and BA5 model series for residential use, or who purchased residential property with those panels installed.
Verified Jun 16, 2026 · against the official settlement website
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Estimated payout
Replacement panels or a prorated cash refund
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Official claim URL
www.sanyosolarclaims.com
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Common questions
Is the Sanyo solar panels delamination settlement legitimate?
Yes — the Sanyo solar panels delamination settlement is a real claims process that SettleSignal tracks from its official source. File only through the official settlement website (www.sanyosolarclaims.com); a genuine settlement administrator never charges a fee to file. SettleSignal last checked this record against the official source on June 16, 2026. Always confirm the current details on the official site before filing.
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Class members generally include persons who purchased and installed Sanyo-brand solar panels from the HIP-xxxBA2, BA3, and BA5 model series for residential use, or who purchased residential property with those panels installed.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is December 31, 2029. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Unknown. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Sanyo solar panels delamination pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Sanyo solar panels delamination claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
Which Sanyo panel models are covered?
The settlement covers the HIP-xxxBA2, HIP-xxxBA3, and HIP-xxxBA5 model series installed for residential use. If you have a HIP-xxxDA3 or HIP-xxxBA19 series panel, those aren't part of this settlement — check the FAQ on the settlement site for how to handle a warranty claim for those.
What counts as 'delamination'?
Delamination is when the layers of a solar panel start to separate or peel. The settlement has specific visual criteria for what qualifies. The official site has example photos of panels that do and don't qualify, so you can compare before filing.
Will I get replacement panels or cash?
You don't get to choose. The defendants decide which remedy you receive after the Claims Administrator confirms your panels qualify. The settlement provides for either replacement panels or a prorated cash refund.
What's the real deadline?
Your claim must be submitted by December 31, 2029, or within 20 years of your original panel purchase date, whichever is earlier. If the 20-year window from your purchase has already passed, you're no longer eligible.
How do I actually file?
Download the Claim Form from sanyosolarclaims.com, fill it out following the instructions, take photos of the damaged panels, and pull together proof of ownership. Then email everything to the Claims Administrator or mail it to: Ziccarello v Sanyo Energy, Claims Class Litigation Administration Support Services, P.O. Box 1272, Lancaster, California 93584. You can also call the settlement hotline at 1-844-702-2787 with questions.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
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Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 16, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.
- June 16, 2026 — Verified field details updated from an official source.