About Catherine Lane
Catherine is a solar industry analyst and content manager with five years of experience researching and reporting on residential solar. As the former Written Content Manager at SolarReviews, she led a team producing informative content to help homeowners make informed decisions about solar investments.
Her expertise has been featured in Solar Today Magazine and Solar Industry Magazine, with insights cited by major outlets including Forbes and Bloomberg.
Before joining SolarReviews, Catherine worked as an assistant project manager at an engineering firm, researching environmental remediation, indoor health, and construction cost claims, which gave her practical insight into challenges relevant to solar installations.
Catherine holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Ramapo College of New Jersey, has completed Solar Energy International’s PV 101: Solar Electric Design and Installation training, and is OSHA certified.
Articles by Catherine Lane
Solar leasing lets you get solar panels for $0 upfront, but they aren’t right for everyone. Find out the pros, cons, and red flags of solar leases.
Written by Catherine Lane
Panasonic’s EVERVOLT Home Battery is SolarReviews #3 top solar battery of 2025. Read to find out why.
Written by Catherine Lane
How does the most advanced solar home of 1977 compare to today's?
Written by Catherine Lane
The Tesla Powerwall 3 costs $16,500 to install. Is Tesla’s home battery worth the upfront cost?
Written by Catherine Lane
10kW solar systems are becoming common because the cost per watt of solar is reducing. Do you need 10kW of solar?
Written by Catherine Lane
A complete guide to U.S National Parks statistics, including the most popular parks on Instagram, the most and least visited, and tips for planning a parks trip.
Written by Catherine Lane
