How many solar panels will you need to power your home?

How many batteries will it take to keep things running

What can you realistically power with an off-grid solar setup?
I've read through thousands of articles and forums, and talked to hundreds of experts; one thing that never fails is the topic of solar can be downright confusing.

I'm not going to over complicate this article, or bog you down with theoretical examples and difficult mathematical equations. We are going to look at baseline figures on how much power you consume, how many batteries you need to power your home, and how many solar panels you need to maintain those batteries and guarantee you have the power you need when you need it.