About Catherine Lane
Catherine has been researching and reporting on the solar industry for five years and is the Written Content Manager at SolarReviews. 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.
She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science from Ramapo College of New Jersey, has completed Solar Energy International’s PV 101: Solar Electric Design and Installation training course, and is OSHA certified.
Articles by Catherine Lane
A breakdown of solar PPAs, including how they work, how much you save - and if a PPA is the right choice for installing solar on your home.
Written by Catherine Lane
CertainTeed solar panels are great for the average homeowner but may fall short for those looking for the most impressive specs.
Written by Catherine Lane
A complete guide for SDG&E customers looking to install solar panels, including cost and savings estimates and whether or not battery storage is worth it.
Written by Catherine Lane
Texas utility Entergy credits its solar customers for their excess energy at the "buyback rate" which is lower than the retail rate. So, is going solar worth it as an Entergy customer?
Written by Catherine Lane
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?
Written by Catherine Lane
New York net metering has changed since being implemented in 1997 and is now moving to a program called VDER. How will your savings be impacted?
Written by Catherine Lane
