Catherine Lane

Solar Industry Expert

Expertise:

Solar panels | Solar batteries | Solar policy

About Catherine Lane

Catherine is a solar industry analyst and content manager with five years of experience researching and reporting on residential solar. As the former Written Content Manager at SolarReviews, she led a team producing informative content to help homeowners make informed decisions about solar investments.

Her expertise has been featured in Solar Today Magazine and Solar Industry Magazine, with insights cited by major outlets including Forbes and Bloomberg.

Before joining SolarReviews, Catherine worked as an assistant project manager at an engineering firm, researching environmental remediation, indoor health, and construction cost claims, which gave her practical insight into challenges relevant to solar installations.

Catherine holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Ramapo College of New Jersey, has completed Solar Energy International’s PV 101: Solar Electric Design and Installation training, and is OSHA certified.

Articles by Catherine Lane

Everything you need to know about AC solar panels

Guide to AC solar panels, including what they are, which popular brands sell them, and if they're right for your home.

Written by Catherine Lane

Everything you need to know about AC solar panels
Electriq PowerPod 2 solar battery: complete review

A breakdown of the Electriq PowerPod 2 LFP solar battery, its features, and whether or not it’s worth considering for your home battery storage.

Written by Catherine Lane

Electriq PowerPod 2 solar battery: complete review
Mission Solar panels: complete review

An overview of Mission Solar Energy, what types of solar panels they manufacture, and how they compare to other solar panels on the market.

Written by Catherine Lane

Mission Solar panels: complete review
New Jersey’s SuSI solar incentive program explained

Explaining how much New Jersey's successor solar incentive program can save homeowners and what it means for the state's solar industry.

Written by Catherine Lane

New Jersey’s SuSI solar incentive program explained
Homeowner’s guide to going solar with CPS Energy

Comprehensive guide to all things solar as a San Antonio homeowner in CPS Energy territory. Find out how much you can save.

Written by Catherine Lane

Homeowner’s guide to going solar with CPS Energy
Complete review of Solaria solar panels

Complete breakdown of Solaria solar panels, including an explanation of products, warranty, cost, and if they're worth the investment.

Written by Catherine Lane

Complete review of Solaria solar panels