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Good question.... The answer I don't really know.... haven't done the math as of yet.... Do know that I would take out all of the conventional bulbs out of the house and go with LEDs.... Would have to research what to replace my fluorescents in the kitchen with..... Believe the most expensive part would be the solar panels themselves.... Could set it up to do a little at a time though... say just hook up the lighting at first and then as money permits add on more panels and batteries until items like the deep freeze, fridge and microwave could be applied. In emergency situations prohibit use of the microwave, coffee pot etc... allow fridge and freezer.... if I do attempt this of course I will purchase the gas stove first.... this is without question. If and when batteries run low, have the transfer switch to put the circuits back on commercial power.... I do not have a problem with gensets, but I figure if I purchase one that it would not be used often enough to keep it in good shape... it would probably just sit and rot.... If I spend money, I would like to see it used on something that could be used on a daily basis, lower my monthly bill (which would help make it pay for itself eventually.) and at the same time give me the ability to at least have lights and refrigeration during power outages...