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We're off the grid for now, but I think if our solar power system grows big enough to sell back to the utility companies, we might hook up to the grid. We started out so small, with four batteries and two panels, which didn't run much, Pretty much TV and lights. Over the years, every tax return season, we add more to it and now we are comfortable. One way we cheaply expanded was to fix broken panels people gave us. I think more people could have solar power if they started out small, if you're already on the grid, start by buying one panel (and an inverter), you don't need batteries if you just want to supplement your existing electricity.