Yes, panels make the solar system more economic.

Q: How?

A: By using panels, one will be utilising the free and abundant energy from the sun thereby saving money on utility bills and fuel for generators.

Solar panels are also environmentally friendly since they produce energy without emitting any toxic substances into the atmosphere.

Solar panels require zero-minimum maintenance and this is another major plus since the alterative i.e. Generators require regular maintenance which can be costly

Most systems usually less than 10000W (usable power) cannot handle a cooker since it draws a lot of current and this can greatly reduce your battery life as a result of many charging cycles in a short period of time. Therefore, it is strongly recommended not to include a cooker on a system.

Yes! Definitely, all you need is an inverter(s) {typically with a minimum size of 5kVA}, the correct number and size of panels to provide power for your appliances during the day while also charging your batteries. Finally, you need batteries with big enough capacity to provide power for your appliances during the night.

Yes, however you will notice a decrease in the amount of power you get from your panels. This implies that if you charge your batteries using the panels in cloudy/rainy seasons, they will take longer to reach full capacity.

In general, if you have more panels, charging time will be shorter and you can run more loads during the day. More batteries result in more stored electrical energy to use during night time.