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

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

Catherine Lane

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?

Catherine Lane

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

Catherine Lane

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

Catherine Lane

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.

What you need to know about Arizona’s net billing program

Catherine Lane

November 29, 2021

What you need to know about Arizona’s net billing program

A complete breakdown of Arizona’s net billing program for solar homeowners, including whether or not going solar is still worth it.

Solar shingles: should you go with Tesla or an alternative?

Catherine Lane

April 27, 2018

Solar shingles: should you go with Tesla or an alternative?

Solar shingles are one of the newest ways to introduce your home to renewable energy. Solar shingles are small solar panels that replace your roof’s asphalt tiles to give your home the benefits of solar power.

Massachusetts SMART program explained

Catherine Lane

October 29, 2018

Massachusetts SMART program explained

Massachusetts’ SMART program is the state’s latest solar incentive program, designed to put money in your pocket and promote solar development.

Are lithium-ion solar batteries the best energy storage option?

Catherine Lane

October 5, 2023

Are lithium-ion solar batteries the best energy storage option?

Find out why lithium-ion solar batteries are popular for home solar storage. We reveal popular brands, their costs, and pros and cons.

Solar PPAs: Everything you need to know

Catherine Lane

July 14, 2020

Solar PPAs: Everything you need to know

A breakdown of solar PPAs, including how they work, how much you save - and if a PPA is the right choice for you.