The document describes a man's installation of a solar energy system to power the essential appliances for his family of seven living in a remote mountain cabin in Utah at 9,000 feet elevation without existing electricity. He installed two 120-watt solar panels, a Trace inverter, charge controller, batteries, and wiring to provide power for lights, outlets, a TV, DVD player, microwave, hair dryer, vacuum, and more. The total cost was approximately $4,000 and it provides the comforts of home for off-grid living.