These are the solar panels I set on the ground three years ago. They have kept my house toasty warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They keep a pair of rack mounted batteries charged, which acts like a premium 10KWh UPS. They keep the lights on, even during the worst storms that knock out the grid. Also, my utility bills are zero as these are all under my control.
I'm showing you this, because solar can be easy to install and does not require it to be connected to the existing house wiring. At minimum, four panels and an inverter powering a window air conditioner. More panels are nice for when heat is needed in the winter. And of course, charging the EV.
