Catherine Lane

Solar Industry Expert

Expertise:

Solar panels | Solar batteries | Solar policy

About Catherine Lane

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

Biomass energy pros and cons

Biomass energy is a renewable energy source, but is it clean enough to power our future? We break down the pros and cons of biomass energy to get an understanding of how it works and its potential.

Written by Catherine Lane

Biomass energy pros and cons
Explained: lithium-ion solar batteries for home energy storage

Find out why lithium-ion solar batteries are popular for home solar storage. We reveal popular brands, their costs, and pros and cons.

Written by Catherine Lane

Explained: lithium-ion solar batteries for home energy storage
How long does it take to charge a Tesla?

Exploring all the ways to charge a Tesla and how long each takes. We look at the most popular EVs on the market: the Tesla Model 3, Model S, Model X, and Model Y.

Written by Catherine Lane

How long does it take to charge a Tesla?
What is an SREC? Solar renewable energy credits explained

SRECs are excellent incentives for homeowners. Find out how much you can earn just by generating power with your solar panels.

Written by Catherine Lane

What is an SREC? Solar renewable energy credits explained
Tidal energy pros and cons

Tidal energy takes advantage of changing tides to generate electricity. In this article, we go over tidal energy pros and cons and discuss if it can be utilized more in the future.

Written by Catherine Lane

Tidal energy pros and cons
Solar power system equipment: needs, costs, pros, and cons

Solar installations use more components than solar panels. We breakdown different home solar equipment, costs, and the pros and cons of each.

Written by Catherine Lane

Solar power system equipment: needs, costs, pros, and cons