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

How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?

Oregon’s new solar incentive gives homeowners a rebate when they install solar panels and a bonus incentive when they install battery storage.

Written by Catherine Lane

How much can you save with Oregon’s solar and storage incentive program?
Hawaii’s Quick Connect Program cuts red tape, increases solar savings

Hawaiian Electric Company’s Quick Connect Program will save homeowners more money and give the solar industry a needed boost after COVID-19.

Written by Catherine Lane

Hawaii’s Quick Connect Program cuts red tape, increases solar savings
Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry

Solar analysts express serious concern as manufacturing disruptions in China threaten the global solar supply chain.

Written by Catherine Lane

Coronavirus threatens health of the global solar industry
How much does electricity cost in Maricopa, AZ?

Maricopa, AZ residents spend about $105 per month on utility costs, but can greatly reduce that by going solar.

Written by Catherine Lane

How much does electricity cost in Maricopa, AZ?
Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs

Florida solar company Brevard Solar closed suddenly last month, despite charging customers upfront and leaving hundreds of jobs unfinished.

Written by Catherine Lane

Brevard Solar closes without completing their jobs
Is an 8 kW solar panel system right for you?

An 8 kW solar panel system can cover a $150 electricity bill, but your exact savings will depend on where you live and electric rates.

Written by Catherine Lane

Is an 8 kW solar panel system right for you?