About Catherine Lane

Catherine Lane - Author of Solar Reviews

Catherine Lane

Written Content Manager

Catherine is the Written Content Manager at SolarReviews. She has been researching and writing about the residential solar industry for four years. Her work has appeared in Solar Today Magazine and Solar Builder Magazine, and has been cited by publications like Forbes and Bloomberg.

With strong interests in climate change and sustainability, she pursued a degree in environmental science at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Catherine has previously worked as an assistant project manager for environmental insurance claims at an engineering firm.

Recent articles by Catherine Lane

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.

How long does a solar panel installation take?

Catherine Lane

June 8, 2022

How long does a solar panel installation take?

It only takes a few hours to get solar panels on your roof, but how long does the entire installation process take? Learn more today.

What PG&E customers need to know about Tesla’s virtual power plant program

Catherine Lane

July 11, 2022

What PG&E customers need to know about Tesla’s virtual power plant program

PG&E and Tesla have teamed up to turn Powerwalls into a virtual power plant. Should you join?

Complete review of Tesla solar panels: are they worth it?

Catherine Lane

March 15, 2021

Complete review of Tesla solar panels: are they worth it?

An in-depth review of Tesla solar panels, including pricing, specs, customer service - and more. Should you choose Tesla when making the switch to solar?

Wind energy pros and cons

Catherine Lane

January 19, 2019

Wind energy pros and cons

Wind energy is one of the most popular renewable energy sources in the world. We take a look wind energy pros and cons to understand why it is so popular and what the future holds for wind power

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

Catherine Lane

February 21, 2018

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

How much energy does a solar panel produce and how much does an array of solar panels produce?

The 4 best solar phone chargers of 2023

Catherine Lane

December 19, 2019

The 4 best solar phone chargers of 2023

What are the best solar phone chargers in 2023? We did the hard work to find out - so you don’t have to!

Top 6 solar financing companies

Catherine Lane

October 21, 2020

Top 6 solar financing companies

A list of the top 6 solar financing companies to help you get solar installed on your roof without having to break the bank.