The world would be a much nicer place if everyone lived like this.

Oh you grew up near Atlanta. I, too, am a Sid Williams commercial survivor.

Same. 14kW system on the roof, 2800 gallons of water storage refilled from well with electric pump. 4xPowerwall batteries for storage/backup, all electric appliances/hvac.

We can theoretically go for weeks as well, assuming moderate sun.

Central Texas, 260+ days of sun here.