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

Why You Need To Know Your PPW When You Go...

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Cost of a Tesla Solar Roof vs Solar Panels

There's no question that the Tesla Solar Roof is among...

How Cutting Trees Helps the Environment When You Install Solar

We’re all environmentalists at Solar.com. That’s why it sometimes...

Apple’s New Campus Hosts the Country’s Largest Solar Commercial Project

Apple’s brand new headquarters is quickly approaching completion. The...

The Economics of Cleaning Solar Panels

What is soiling loss? Soiling loss is the term given...

LA County’s New, Cheaper Energy Option for SoCal Edison Customers

Southern California Edison (SCE) ratepayers in Los Angeles County...

The Nuts and Bolts of California’s Self Generation Incentive Program

California is taking a bold step toward solar energy self-consumption....

The Future of Solar Energy Under The Trump Administration

The recent election of President Trump has affected every sector...