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

Tidal energy pros and cons

Catherine Lane

October 9, 2023

Tidal energy pros and cons

Tidal energy takes advantage of changing tides to generate electricity. In this article, we go over tidal energy pros and cons and discuss if it can be utilized more in the future.

What is a Sun Number score and how is it calculated?

Catherine Lane

July 28, 2021

What is a Sun Number score and how is it calculated?

The Sun Number score represents how suitable a home is for solar on a scale from 1 to 100, but how much does it actually matter?

Complete guide to Texas net metering: solar buyback plans, REPs & regulated utilities

Catherine Lane

May 16, 2022

Complete guide to Texas net metering: solar buyback plans, REPs & regulated utilities

The ultimate guide to everything Texas homeowners need to know about switching to solar.

Biomass energy pros and cons

Catherine Lane

April 24, 2019

Biomass energy pros and cons

Most important pros and cons of biomass energy. This includes using biomass directly to heat or to generate electricity and using biofuels for transportation.

Battle of the batteries: NMC vs LFP. Which lithium ion option is best?

Catherine Lane

March 10, 2022

Battle of the batteries: NMC vs LFP. Which lithium ion option is best?

A comparison of LFP and NMC lithium ion solar batteries, two of the most popular types of batteries for storing the energy produced by rooftop solar systems.

Tesla Superchargers: super fast and super convenient

Catherine Lane

September 1, 2021

Tesla Superchargers: super fast and super convenient

Answering the most frequently asked questions about Tesla Superchargers, including who can use them, how much they cost, where to find them, and more.

5 best RV solar panels and buyer’s guide

Catherine Lane

January 22, 2021

5 best RV solar panels and buyer’s guide

A comprehensive buyer’s guide for powering your camping trip with RV solar panels, including our picks for the top 5 RV solar panel brands.

How to wire solar panels in series vs. parallel

Catherine Lane

November 7, 2023

How to wire solar panels in series vs. parallel

It’s important to know how to wire solar panels because it will influence how much energy your solar system produces. Find out if wiring in series or parallel, or both, is best for you.

Solar batteries: Are they worth the cost?

Catherine Lane

November 3, 2023

Solar batteries: Are they worth the cost?

A breakdown of how solar batteries work and what factors influence solar battery cost.