Sam Wilkinson

Sam Wilkinson is the Director of Clean Energy Technology at IHS Markit, now part of S&P Global.12 He is an expert on solar PV, batteries, and energy storage industries.2 Sam coordinates and contributes to custom research, consulting, and advisory projects in addition to syndicated research products.2

Career

• Current Role: Director of Clean Energy Technology at IHS Markit (now S&P Global) since March 202112
• Previous Positions:
  • Associate Director - Batteries & Energy Storage (March 2016 - March 2021)1
  • Research Manager - Solar & Energy Storage (January 2012 - February 2016)1
  • Senior PV Market Research Analyst (January 2009 - January 2012)1

Education

Sam holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Maths and Engineering from the University of Nottingham (2004 - 2007).1

Expertise

Sam's areas of expertise include:

• Solar PV technology and markets
• Battery technology and supply chain
• Battery energy storage for grid applications2

He has been with the company since 2008, initially focusing on PV inverters, modules, and polysilicon supply chain before establishing the company's energy storage coverage in 2012.2