The proper place for solar, as well as most "alternate energy sources" is "on site".

This includes "thermal transfer" systems for home-heating and water-heating chores.

There are new "solar roofing shingles" that look just like ordinary roofing and, from what I understand, automatically clip together to form an aesthetically-apealing installation that is relatively easy to do.

Not sure these shingles are being marketed yet, but all credit should go to the companies who did the research and paid big bucks in "R & D" money. Too bad some of the money our giovernment wastes can't be tapped to help these companies.