Catherine Lane

Solar Industry Expert

Expertise:

Solar panels | Solar batteries | Solar policy

About Catherine Lane

Catherine is the Written Content Manager at SolarReviews, where she has been at the forefront of researching and reporting on the solar industry for five years. 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

Expert review of Panasonic’s EVERVOLT Home Battery

Panasonic’s EVERVOLT Home Battery is SolarReviews #2 best solar battery of 2024. Read to find out why.

Written by Catherine Lane

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

We read the Tracking the Sun report so you don’t have to

An overview of the most important takeaways from the annual LBNL Tracking the Sun report, and what they say about the future of the solar industry.

Written by Catherine Lane

Consumer financing: Medallion Bank vs. Greensky Credit

Solar installers can increase sales by offering financing. We explain how & compare consumer financing companies Greensky Credit & Medallion Bank.

Written by Catherine Lane

SolarReviews scoring system to rank solar panel brands

SolarReviews looks at hundreds of data points to rate solar brands, covering diverse factors such as value, quality, and company financial strength.

Written by Catherine Lane

Tesla Superchargers: super fast and super convenient

Tesla Superchargers are DC fast chargers that can add up to 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. It will cost a minimum of $25 to complete charge an EV with a Supercharger, depending on charger rates and fees.

Written by Catherine Lane