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Catherine Lane

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

Can a home with solar panels use a generator?

Can you use a generator if you have solar panels and the power goes out? Read on to find out!

Written by Catherine Lane

Can a home with solar panels use a generator?
Should Texans go solar with Reliant Energy Retail Services?

Everything Texas solar homeowners need to know about Reliant Energy Retail Services, including how much money they can earn through the solar buyback program.

Written by Catherine Lane

Should Texans go solar with Reliant Energy Retail Services?
Is renting Tesla solar panels better than buying them?

Tesla’s rent solar program promises risk free installation of Tesla solar panels, minimal upfront costs, and the ability to remove the panels at any time. But at what cost?

Written by Catherine Lane

Is renting Tesla solar panels better than buying them?
2025 NJ Electric Rates: Average Bill and Ways to Save

The average electric bill in New Jersey is about $135, but homeowners can install solar panels to bring that down to $0.

Written by Catherine Lane

2025 NJ Electric Rates: Average Bill and Ways to Save
What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?

The most recent updates regarding California's SGIP program - the largest solar battery incentive program in the U.S.

Written by Catherine Lane

What’s new with California’s SGIP battery rebate in 2024?