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

How much do solar panels save in 2023?

Catherine Lane

September 5, 2018

How much do solar panels save in 2023?

Our solar savings estimator show show much solar panels will save for your home (and averages for typical homes in each state)

Solar batteries: Are they worth the cost?

Catherine Lane

November 18, 2018

Solar batteries: Are they worth the cost?

A breakdown of how solar batteries work and what factors influence solar battery cost.

Tesla Powerwall battery: how much does it cost, and is it worth it?

Catherine Lane

August 18, 2018

Tesla Powerwall battery: how much does it cost, and is it worth it?

The Tesla Powerwall is a 13.5 kWh home solar battery that costs $11,500 when purchased with a Tesla solar panel system. Is it worth the price tag?

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

Catherine Lane

February 21, 2018

How much energy does a solar panel produce?

How much energy does a solar panel produce and how much does an array of solar panels produce?

New Jersey’s SuSI solar incentive program explained

Catherine Lane

July 30, 2021

New Jersey’s SuSI solar incentive program explained

Explaining how much New Jersey’s new successor solar incentive program can save homeowners and what it means for the state’s solar industry.

Complete review of SunPower solar panels: Are they really the best?

Catherine Lane

September 24, 2021

Complete review of SunPower solar panels: Are they really the best?

SunPower solar panels have an incredibly high price to match their superior specs. But are they worth it - especially if you're financing your system?

The most efficient solar panels in 2023

Catherine Lane

March 25, 2018

The most efficient solar panels in 2023

Most solar panels in 2023 are between 19% and 21% efficient, but top brands like SunPower have almost reached the 23% mark.

Complete review of Tesla solar panels: are they worth it?

Catherine Lane

March 15, 2021

Complete review of Tesla solar panels: are they worth it?

An in-depth review of Tesla solar panels, including pricing, specs, customer service - and more. Should you choose Tesla when making the switch to solar?

What is net metering and how does it work?

Catherine Lane

July 3, 2018

What is net metering and how does it work?

Your complete guide to net metering. Find out how this popular money-making solar incentive works, and if it’s available in your area.