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

Solar Leases vs. Solar Loans vs. Solar PPAs

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Tesla Powerwall 2 vs. Sonnen Eco

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Tesla’s Solar Roof Rivals

Elon Musk once again shook up the energy industry with...

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Two Reasons Why SolarCity’s Stock is Down

SolarCity lost focus while trying to become a vertically integrated...

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How ‘Big Data’ Will Change The Solar Industry

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Sell-Out Solar Workshops Highlight Top 5 Insights Before Going Solar

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Get the Solar Energy Facts – What Are You Really...

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