I have a 16 panel solar array on the ground with 24 48-volt batteries inside my house . Using a Honda 6500 generator for the darker days and to top off the batteries . My house is not grid tied . I have an overbuilt system because I wanted to run things essentially as a regular, grid tied house would and account for any additional people in my house in the future . That being said I am still aware of what is running in my house at all times and there were a few things the inverter and system didn’t appreciate . ( like when I missed the specs on a new oven that said it was electric convection/fail ) I like the independence of my house but some days off grid life throws some wrenches . I would think about whether you have enough to sink into a system that will deliver the power to meet your needs or if not - what are you willing to sacrifice or adjust ? If your panels can’t deliver to meet your needs you may need a backup generator in the winter . If the panels are accessible you may want to get a long handled brush so you can remove the snow all winter . I would strongly recommend a high quality generator as it will need to run and you will likely hear it . The loudest generators known to man would ruin my quality of life in the woods but the Honda runs pretty quiet . Take in mind all the maintenance of these interconnected systems ; the inverter settings were a little complex initially to me, batteries such as the ones I have require regular watering . If inside - the battery array will need to be vented to the outdoors . If using a generator - it needs maintenance, oil changes, etc. also you will have to be hauling gas up ( unless it’s propane) Our system has worked flawlessly for the most part but it’s needed repairs and maintenance . In one case , we could not find anyone to do the repair. A fan blew on the inverter and the unit was overheating . Had to learn how to remove the tan and replace it myself . It was crazy but I managed to do it . I would say consider these issues and the cost and occasional difficulty in getting people to service the system . But hey if I could learn all this stuff I think anyone could . I appreciate people like you on the move to go solar and so does the earth.Good luck with your project .

Second this . A clean , well lit place with great doctors . In NH .

Higher elevations still have snow . Now it’s melting and then it’s going to freeze and get icy . Then I’m going to put chains on to be successful.

Exactly bud. I use chains every winter to go up my two mile uphill both ways ice luge of a road . Don’t love putting them on - but not going for an out of control slide down the mountain and inevitably crashing into a tree makes it worth it.