About Catherine Lane

Catherine Lane - Author of Solar Reviews

Catherine Lane

Written Content Manager

Catherine is the Written Content Manager at SolarReviews. She has been researching and writing about the residential solar industry for four years. Her work has appeared in Solar Today Magazine and Solar Builder Magazine, and has been cited by publications like Forbes and Bloomberg.

With strong interests in climate change and sustainability, she pursued a degree in environmental science at Ramapo College of New Jersey. Catherine has previously worked as an assistant project manager for environmental insurance claims at an engineering firm.

Recent articles by Catherine Lane

Complete guide to New York net metering in 2023

Catherine Lane

May 24, 2022

Complete guide to New York net metering in 2023

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?

Complete review of SunPower solar panels: Are they really the best?

Catherine Lane

September 24, 2021

Complete review of SunPower solar panels: Are they really the best?

SunPower solar panels have an incredibly high price to match their superior specs. But are they worth it - especially if you're financing your system?

Your guide to going solar with a HELOC

Catherine Lane

July 13, 2023

Your guide to going solar with a HELOC

Is using a HELOC to finance solar panels right for you? Learn borrowing limits, interest rates, pros and cons, and how it compares to solar loans.

Agrivoltaics: how solar and farmland can fight climate change

Catherine Lane

March 5, 2021

Agrivoltaics: how solar and farmland can fight climate change

Agrivoltaics combines solar with farmland to help farms save on their electricity bills and even produce more crops.

NJ Successor Program: What’s next now that SRECs are done?

Catherine Lane

April 16, 2021

NJ Successor Program: What’s next now that SRECs are done?

New Jersey released a proposal for the Successor Program that will replace the popular NJ SREC solar incentive.

BP Solar: Key facts and solar panel alternatives in 2023

Catherine Lane

May 11, 2021

BP Solar: Key facts and solar panel alternatives in 2023

A review of the history of BP Solar, including current availability of and alternatives for the now-defunct company’s solar panels.

The complete guide to New Jersey SRECs

Catherine Lane

May 14, 2021

The complete guide to New Jersey SRECs

A breakdown of the NJ SREC program, including what it is, how much SRECS are worth, and how homeowners can make money by selling them.

Tesla solar roof price increase leads to lawsuits

Catherine Lane

May 26, 2021

Tesla solar roof price increase leads to lawsuits

Customers are taking Tesla to court after the company drastically increased solar roof prices after contracts were already signed.

Duke Energy’s new net metering program in SC to reduce solar savings, boost battery industry

Catherine Lane

June 22, 2021

Duke Energy’s new net metering program in SC to reduce solar savings, boost battery industry

While Duke Energy’s new net metering program will cut customers’ solar savings, it could potentially increase battery installations.