Sam Wigness

Sam started working in solar as a commercial installer in 2011 and has been creating content in the renewable energy, home improvement, and mortgage spaces for over a decade. He's been published by the Associated Press, Yahoo! Finance, MarketWatch, Home.com, Emeraldology.com and many other digital and print outlets. He's also been cited as a solar expert in The Mortage Reports

Sam has a BA in Communication with an Emphasis in Journalism from the University of North Dakota and was named 425 Magazine's "Top 30 Under 30 Professionals" in 2020 while running an sustainable e-commerce startup.

Based just outside of Seattle, WA, his 4.5 kW solar system provides enough power for his wife, daughter, and dog -- for now.

Solar Learning Articles

Do Solar Panels Improve Home Value? Updated Numbers for 2025

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Liberation Day Reciprocal Tariffs and the Impact to Solar

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Best Financing Options for Solar & Battery Storage in 2025

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Removing Snow from Solar Panels

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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Solar Panels in Ohio

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The Best Solar Batteries of 2025 (and How to Choose...

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Con Edison Electricity Rates Are Rising – Here’s How Solar...

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What Trump’s 2025 Tariffs Mean for Rooftop Solar

*Update: Shortly after announcing new tariffs on March 4, the Trump...