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SEE this link for just the panels and charge controller . About 800 dollars for that. Then you need some deep discharge batteries and a inverter. About 35 for an inverter and about 75 dollar a piece for batteries. You will need about 4, so say 300 for batteries
panels — http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/?category=&q=solar+panels
inverter– http://www.harborfreight.com/catalogsearch/result/?category=&q=inverters
battery – http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02827494000P?vName=Automotive&cName=Batteries&Chargers&sName=Marine%20Batteries&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a
Total about 1100 for a semi good system
Depends on what you are trying to do. Are you looking for a stand alone system with batteries? Is the load AC (plugging into the wall) or DC (running directly off the battery). If it is AC, you’ll need an inverter. Is the load you are trying to power 100W, or do you want a 100W panel? There are system losses, so it’s not a 1:1 ratio. You would need to know the load and how many hours it runs to correctly size the system.
Here’s a really nice cabin package that includes 130W of panels, charge controller, batteries, inverter, racking, safety equipment, the works. http://www.altestore.com/store/Kits-and-Package-Deals/Off-Grid-Cabin-Systems/Off-Grid-Cabin-Package-A-130W-PV/p39/