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

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.

Solar farm
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.

Solar incentives
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.

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.

Solar incentives
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.

Tesla
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.

Net metering
5 reasons why you should NOT get the Tesla solar roof

Catherine Lane

November 23, 2021

5 reasons why you should NOT get the Tesla solar roof

A list of the top 5 reasons to not get the Tesla solar roof and why you should get conventional solar panels instead.

Tesla
ChargePoint charging stations can power your EV anywhere

Catherine Lane

July 2, 2021

ChargePoint charging stations can power your EV anywhere

ChargePoint’s nationwide EV charging network also offers residential charging stations, so you can charge your EV just about anywhere.

Electric vehicles
Can a home with solar panels use a generator?

Catherine Lane

August 25, 2021

Can a home with solar panels use a generator?

In the event of a power outage, you won't be able to use your solar panels. Instead, you can draw power from a generator - find out how it works in our latest article.

Solar power