About Jen Merithew

Jen Merithew - Author of Solar Reviews

Jen Merithew

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 Jen Merithew

The 4 best solar phone chargers of 2024

Jen Merithew

December 19, 2019

The 4 best solar phone chargers of 2024

What are the best solar phone chargers in 2024? We did the hard work to find out - so you don’t have to!

Complete guide to New York net metering in 2024

Jen Merithew

May 24, 2022

Complete guide to New York net metering in 2024

New York net metering has changed since being implemented in 1997 and is now moving to a program called VDER. How will your savings be impacted?

What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?

Jen Merithew

July 16, 2020

What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?

The Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) provides a hefty rebate for solar battery installations to homeowners.

Expert review of CertainTeed solar panels and solar shingles

Jen Merithew

January 2, 2024

Expert review of CertainTeed solar panels and solar shingles

CertainTeed solar panels are great for the average homeowner but may fall short for those looking for the most impressive specs.

How much do solar panels save in 2024?

Jen Merithew

September 5, 2018

How much do solar panels save in 2024?

Our solar savings estimator show show much solar panels will save for your home (and averages for typical homes in each state)

Complete guide to the Tesla Solar Roof: is it better than installing solar panels?

Jen Merithew

January 6, 2021

Complete guide to the Tesla Solar Roof: is it better than installing solar panels?

The Tesla solar roof has changed over the years. What’s the latest solar roof news and is it worth the cost? The answer may surprise you!

What are the pros and cons of a solar generator?

Jen Merithew

February 21, 2018

What are the pros and cons of a solar generator?

The evolution of the portable solar generator is becoming popular in people's homes and businesses, providing cheap access to the grid.

Complete review of the new SolarEdge battery

Jen Merithew

November 5, 2021

Complete review of the new SolarEdge battery

SolarEdge, the company best-known for its revolutionary inverter technology, has released a solar battery: is it worth your consideration?

New Jersey’s SuSI solar incentive program explained

Jen Merithew

October 4, 2023

New Jersey’s SuSI solar incentive program explained

Explaining how much New Jersey’s successor solar incentive program can save homeowners and what it means for the state’s solar industry.