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

Enphase battery: everything you need to know

Catherine Lane

August 16, 2023

Enphase battery: everything you need to know

Enphase now has a couple of solar storage options, including backup batteries and a system that can generate electricity even when the grid is down.

Will GAF’s solar shingles finally make the solar roof mainstream?

Catherine Lane

January 7, 2022

Will GAF’s solar shingles finally make the solar roof mainstream?

Roofing giant GAF has released their newest product, the Timberline Solar Energy Shingles. Should you consider installing these instead of regular solar panels?

Calculate how many solar panels you need for your home

Catherine Lane

July 31, 2023

Calculate how many solar panels you need for your home

How to calculate the number of solar panels needed to cover the home energy usage for your specific home.

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.