Inverter vs solar generator

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Once you digest all this you might find that SaltyVet’s hybrid idea is best. If I were doing this it would include a 4kw generator in a well insulated shed for running ACs and charging batteries, along with 4-6 AGM GC2 batteries and a 2kw inverter for overnight and misc daily use, and 2-3 residential panels on the shed to keep the system charged when the sun is shining. And you could always add to it if you found you needed more battery or solar power.

Rich has some great ideas. But they aren't always cheap ideas. I guess we really need to know what your budget is before any actual advice.

If you do go with a large ground mounted solar array then I would get the panels from Santan Solar. They sell used commercial panels that are about 3-5 years old. When the life span of a solar panel is 20+ years...that is a great deal. You can get used 300 watt panels for $100 or so each. Since they are used, they aren't allowed to be used in grid tie applications but since you are 100% off grid, no problem.

No matter what you do, at least have a small generator as back up. Rich sounds like he has some great solar ideas. Good luck!