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

What Is the Average Payback Period for Solar Panels?

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Do Solar Panels Work At Night?

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The Cost of Solar Panels Versus Grid Electricity in San...

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5 Advantages of Solar Energy

With technology improving and costs falling, the advantages of solar...

Is Solar a Good Investment?

With inflation eating away at cash and stirrings of an...

California Solar Incentives and Rebates: How to Maximize Your Solar...

With abundant sunshine and some of the nation’s highest electricity...

Go Solar Now to Claim the Solar Investment Tax Credit...

There’s no doubt that going solar is an incredible investment...

What Is Net Metering And Which States Have it?

There are plenty of industry terms to keep track of...