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

Expert review of CertainTeed solar panels and solar shingles

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

Expert review of CertainTeed solar panels and solar shingles
2025 Panasonic Solar Panels: Expert Review and How to Buy

Panasonic’s EverVolt solar panels are high-quality and top performers, but are they right for your roof?

Written by Catherine Lane

2025 Panasonic Solar Panels: Expert Review and How to Buy
Is it a good idea to go solar as an Entergy Texas customer?

Entergy credits excess solar energy at the "buyback rate" which is lower than the retail rate. Does that make solar worth it for Entergy customers in Texas?

Written by Catherine Lane

Is it a good idea to go solar as an Entergy Texas customer?
Expert Tesla Solar Panels Review: Are They Worth It?

A solar expert’s complete review of whether Tesla solar panels are worth it and if the low prices are too good to be true.

Written by Catherine Lane

Expert Tesla Solar Panels Review: Are They Worth It?
New Yorkers’ guide to going solar with Con Edison

Everything homeowners need to know about going solar as a Con Edison customer.

Written by Catherine Lane

New Yorkers’ guide to going solar with Con Edison
Trump Tariffs Impact on Solar: Increased Prices and Potential Fraud

Donald Trump's new tariffs will impact industries globally, including solar. Learn about the potential change to costs and how to avoid fraud.

Written by Catherine Lane

Trump Tariffs Impact on Solar: Increased Prices and Potential Fraud