About Catherine Lane

Catherine Lane - Author of Solar Reviews

Catherine Lane

Written Content Manager

Catherine is the Written Content Manager at SolarReviews, where she has been at the forefront of researching and reporting on the solar industry since 2019.

She leads a dynamic team in producing informative and engaging content on residential solar to help homeowners make informed decisions about investing in solar panels.

Catherine’s expertise has garnered attention from leading industry publications, with her work being featured in Solar Today Magazine and Solar Industry Magazine. Her insights have also been cited by outlets, including Forbes and Bloomberg, solidifying her reputation as a go-to source for reliable information on solar technology and sustainability.

Before joining SolarReviews, Catherine worked as an assistant project manager at an engineering firm, where she researched, inspected, and analyzed environmental remediation, indoor health, and construction cost claims. This experience gave Catherine a practical understanding of the unique challenges faced by the environmental and construction sectors.

Catherine holds a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she completed research on bird migration for the Ecological Society of America conference. She has also completed Solar Energy International’s PV 101: Solar Electric Design and Installation training course and is OSHA certified.

When she’s not writing about the solar industry, you can find Catherine at the movies or trying to master the New York Times crossword.

Recent articles by Catherine Lane

The impact of recent policy changes on solar in 2020

Catherine Lane

January 10, 2020

The impact of recent policy changes on solar in 2020

It's been a rollercoaster year on the solar policy front. Here’s a review of some stand-out policy stories from 2019 and their effect on solar progress in 2020.

Moving Forward Act pushes for brighter solar industry future

Catherine Lane

June 24, 2020

Moving Forward Act pushes for brighter solar industry future

The Moving Forward Act has many solar-friendly provisions; most notably an extension of the federal tax credit.

Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?

Catherine Lane

November 27, 2019

Kentucky net metering changes: Is coal stifling the sun?

KY just passed a bill that replaces full retail net metering with a lower compensation rate for solar customers. How will this affect their savings?

5 best portable solar panels for RVs and camping

Catherine Lane

April 12, 2019

5 best portable solar panels for RVs and camping

Portable solar panels let you use solar energy on the go. We review the top 5 portable solar panels on the market, and what you should look for when buying them.sy to deploy, and sometimes even foldable. Are they the right choice to meet your RV & camping

Home energy audits: what to expect and how much they can save you

Catherine Lane

June 3, 2021

Home energy audits: what to expect and how much they can save you

A guide to home energy audits, including how much they cost, how you can perform them yourself, and whether or not they’re worth it.

Soleil Lofts: Residential virtual power plants have arrived

Catherine Lane

November 20, 2019

Soleil Lofts: Residential virtual power plants have arrived

Soleil Lofts are apartment buildings that are powered entirely by solar and battery storage.

How does tidal power work?

Catherine Lane

May 9, 2019

How does tidal power work?

Tidal energy takes advantage of changing tides to generate electricity. In this article, we go over how tidal power works and what the future holds for tidal energy.

New Minnesota building codes make solar a tight fit

Catherine Lane

April 16, 2020

New Minnesota building codes make solar a tight fit

Minnesota recently updated its building codes which makes less roof space available for solar panel installations.

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Catherine Lane

March 10, 2020

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Florida solar company Brevard Solar closed in Feb 2020 after taking thousands of dollars from their customers.