Sarasota Livin'

Solar Power Biz Heats Up

Drive through even the sunniest parts of the nation today, and you probably won't see more than a smattering of roofs decked out with solar panels.

But with heating costs projected to rise sharply this winter, demand for electricity swelling and tax incentives for solar-powered homes taking effect, rooftop panels are likely to become a much more common sight in coming years. For solar-minded investors, that could be a good thing.