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
A comparison of LFP and NMC lithium-ion solar batteries, two of the most popular types of batteries for storing the energy produced by rooftop solar systems.
Written by Catherine Lane
Roofing giant GAF now offers Timberline Solar Energy Shingles. Should you consider installing these instead of regular solar panels?
Written by Catherine Lane
Both ecobee and Nest have some of the best smart thermostats on the market. But when it comes to ecobee vs. Nest, who will come out on top?
Written by Catherine Lane
A complete timeline of the changes and extensions to the home solar tax credit.
Written by Catherine Lane
Our experts found the average homeowner needs 15 to 19 solar panels to cover 100% of their energy usage. Calculate how many solar panels you need with this guide.
Written by Catherine Lane
PG&E and Tesla have teamed up to turn Powerwalls into a virtual power plant. Should you join?
Written by Catherine Lane
