Behind the List: Solar systems mean big business for some electrical contractors

Solar energy is heating up. Just last month we reported that the Sacramento Kings will install photovoltaic panels on its new downtown arena, practice facility, hotel tower and parking garages. The Sacramento International Airport has plans to build a giant solar array and SolarCity plans to hire 300 employees in Roseville primarily in sales and marketing.

All that work means business is thriving for contractors that install solar systems, including companies that do it exclusively and electrical…