[IYAS9YAS]

The ONLY reason to install a Solar system is to achieve a level of independence in the event the grid goes down.

The majority of systems installed today are designed to cut power when they determine the grid is down. That can be remedied. But it takes more equipment and money.

[Iceclimber58]

I have solar on my pop up truck camper. Whole system cost less than 700.00 dollars. I did the install my self.
It works great. Runs my frig, lights, and diesel heater.
After 2 days of rain and little sun light, My batteries are almost depleted.

I consider this system a fun novelty. Would not consider ever putting solar on my house. Maybe a barn I have with no electricity.

[G Larry]

The only constraint to switching over to your home solar here is that you have Battery backup, which is what we have in process.