PV Gap

Leah Said:

If we build what amount of solar power will we need as a family of 2 adults 3 children?

We Answered:

I've been really looking at this myself. But I live near the coast and will use a combination of wind and solar. I can run every thing except AC/heating off the grid. So I need AC during the warmer months and heat during winter and the amp draw will be high.

In your case the barn lights if any and some outlets again if any can be run off solar. But if you have a dairy - that may have to remain on the grid.
Damn now you've given me something else to think about!