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 complete guide to New Jersey SRECs

Catherine Lane

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

Catherine Lane

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

Catherine Lane

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

Catherine Lane

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.

ChargePoint charging stations can power your EV anywhere

Catherine Lane

July 2, 2021

ChargePoint charging stations can power your EV anywhere

ChargePoint’s nationwide EV charging network also offers residential charging stations, so you can charge your EV just about anywhere.

Can a home with solar panels use a generator?

Catherine Lane

August 25, 2021

Can a home with solar panels use a generator?

In the event of a power outage, you won't be able to use your solar panels. Instead, you can draw power from a generator - find out how it works in our latest article.

Tesla solar roof: frequently asked questions

Catherine Lane

December 21, 2021

Tesla solar roof: frequently asked questions

Answers to the 9 most frequently asked questions about the Tesla solar roof.

Will the Texas storm of 2022 have residents feeling déjà vu?

Catherine Lane

February 3, 2022

Will the Texas storm of 2022 have residents feeling déjà vu?

Another Groundhog's Day winter storm is headed for Texas: is the grid better prepared this time around to handle the extreme weather & increased demand?

What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ

Catherine Lane

May 6, 2022

What Texas homeowners can expect when going solar with CoServ

CoServ is a regulated electric co-op in Texas. While going solar with them right now has its advantages, there are a few concerns for the future.