serious inquiry (how much solar?)

I have watched this forum for quite some time and have yet to see an answer to my question so I am going to ask it and see what input I get.

First off, let me say that I will be driving a good deal of electronics/electrical equipment including a full sized fridge, electric range, 2 "swamp coolers" (in the summer and unsure of what heating i will use in the winter, 3 computers, and a big screen tv to name a few. I just recently purchased at a HELLA steal, 25 acres not far from palm springs california. I get plenty of sun and plenty of wind, and there is a well on property. There will be two homes on property, one for myself (I live alone) and a larger one for my "partners", 2 farm bred women (and their menagerie of 5 horses, 2 dogs and 5 cats)

My question is, is straight solar or a hybrid solar/wind power setup the way to go, and :

if solar, how many panels / batteries would you reccommend

if hybrid, same question

and finally, about what cost am i looking at investing for either of the above options?

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