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

GAF Timberline solar shingles review: do they make the solar roof mainstream?

Jen Merithew

January 7, 2022

GAF Timberline solar shingles review: do they make the solar roof mainstream?

Roofing giant GAF now offers Timberline Solar Energy Shingles. Should you consider installing these instead of regular solar panels?

 Amorphous Silicon Solar Panels

Jen Merithew

March 17, 2019

Amorphous Silicon Solar Panels

Amorphous silicon (a-Si or a-Si:H) solar cells belong to the category of silicon thin-film, where one or several layers of photovoltaic material are deposited onto a substrate. Some types of thin-film solar cells have a huge potential. These technologies

Your guide to going solar with a HELOC

Jen Merithew

July 13, 2023

Your guide to going solar with a HELOC

Is using a HELOC to finance solar panels right for you? Learn borrowing limits, interest rates, pros and cons, and how it compares to solar loans.

Agrivoltaics: how solar and farmland can fight climate change

Jen Merithew

March 5, 2021

Agrivoltaics: how solar and farmland can fight climate change

Agrivoltaics combines solar with farmland to help farms save on their electricity bills and even produce more crops.

NJ Successor Program: What’s next now that SRECs are done?

Jen Merithew

April 16, 2021

NJ Successor Program: What’s next now that SRECs are done?

New Jersey released a proposal for the Successor Program that will replace the popular NJ SREC solar incentive.

The complete guide to New Jersey SRECs

Jen Merithew

May 14, 2021

The complete guide to New Jersey SRECs

A breakdown of the NJ SREC program, including what it is, how much SRECS are worth, and how homeowners can make money by selling them.

Tesla solar roof price increase leads to lawsuits

Jen Merithew

May 26, 2021

Tesla solar roof price increase leads to lawsuits

Customers are taking Tesla to court after the company drastically increased solar roof prices after contracts were already signed.

Duke Energy’s new net metering program in SC to reduce solar savings, boost battery industry

Jen Merithew

June 22, 2021

Duke Energy’s new net metering program in SC to reduce solar savings, boost battery industry

While Duke Energy’s new net metering program will cut customers’ solar savings, it could potentially increase battery installations.

5 reasons why you should NOT get the Tesla solar roof

Jen Merithew

November 23, 2021

5 reasons why you should NOT get the Tesla solar roof

A list of the top 5 reasons to not get the Tesla solar roof and why you should get conventional solar panels instead.