Utilizing solar energy?

Is there any RIU members that know about using a solar panel unit to run a grow room? I'm thinking a good unit is going to run 8-10k but I don't know exactly how it all works. Does the electricity company get cut out completly or do they still monitor your electricity even if you're not owing them money? In other words if I had a large amount of electricity that was being stored and used by my solar panel unit is anybody other then me going to know?

you must have a certified electrician install the powerbox and maybe a building inspector look at your setup and after they sign off you won't hear from anyone again. they don't monitor it'd be a sweet setup to have and the prices have gone down considerably over the last decade or so, but the cost is still out of reach for the average consumer. if you have the cash id say that it be a very smart move.