I'm lucky because the power here is really not too expensive and there is lots of hydroelectric power being generated. If I lived somewhere with more sunlight I would be very tempted to go off-grid with solar. The last time I looked into this batteries and panel costs were the big issue, but newer battery technologies were in the works and costs have been lowering.

I hope your country can get some less costly electricity from renewable sources. Sounds nice that your are planning to go off-grid with solar.