Can solar power run an indoor grow light?

[indie]

Hi there,
Take a look at the off grid section. There is a great sticky that will help you to realize this is a bit silly.
You will need to be off-grid, meaning a battery bank, batteries will need to be replaced every 5-7 years depending on how they are treated, and maintained. Could be in two years they need replaced if mistreated.
That's going to be your downfall, other than cost, if SHTF there won't be any where to get those replacements.
Better off getting a shotgun gun to protect your outdoor garden

[LonesomeGeorge]

I've been reading a few threads and understand that minimizing your draw is essential. I've read about different types of panels, controllers and battery bank sizes and spec's for different purposes. Too a layman like me there's a lot of variables and calculations that would take me a long time to sort out with a large possibility of getting it wrong in the end! I'd certainly appreciate any suggestions that you pro's could give me! Even if it comes out that it can't be done, it would save me a great amount of time and money!

Is it possible to power a florescent grow light in case the world goes to $hit and I need to grow my veggies inside away from the hoards of zombies and vegetable thieves?! The light is an envirogrow T8 8 bulb unit. It draws 3.6 amps @ 115v - 435 watts. It would need to run 12 or so hours a day. Didn't know if this idea is feasable or not.

I live in Central NY where the sun does shine from time to time.. but not every day! I also thought about hooking a truck alternator up to a stationary bike and peddling my a$$ off to recharge on the darker days..

Any help would be greatly appreciated!! LG..