Since Florida is the Sunshine state and has many sunny days per annum, I am interested in knowing if anyone has studied the feasibility of installing solar panels on their roof as the primarly source of electric power for the residence. I know it is used to heat swimming pools, and am interested to know if the cost and payback period of a solar system would be feasible in TV as the primary electric power source for a residence. Also, would be interested in knowing how much of the capacity could be provided by a stand-alone solar system and how much outside supplementary power (electric and/or gas) would be required. Also, what are your thoughts about the aesthetics of a roof full of solar panels on ones home. I realize that the feasibility may depend on the square footage of the available roof, as well as its directional angle and exposure to the sun. If anyone has reasearched this, it would be interesting to know your findings. Also, if there are local contractors who specialize in residential solar energy, I would like to know who they are.