solar power

So I've finally got enough tax $ to test a theory I've had for years... what if you recycle your grow lights watts and put them BACK to use... so I'm picking up 4 solar powered fans that have 3 ft breeze range...4 x 100 watt Panels to go with the 3 i have and about 20 deep cell and car batteries...

Im just wondering how and what systems gorilla growers are using. Solar, 12v pumps and timers etc. What are you using, rough cost and set up times? What didnt work? Generally anything that your automating whilst still being stealthy.

I'm interested in solar technology to help a house with electricity if you were to grow medicinal weed. I'd heard about this company called V3 and their prototype of a cone shaped solar device that was 20X more efficient than a flat panel. I was wondering if any of you inventors out their could...