These solar power components are perfect for a backyard or cabin do-it-yourselfer.

Charge Controller: Morningstar ProStar-30. The ProStar-30 Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) 30 amp charge controller controls charging for off-grid solar systems. The LCD Meter displays battery voltage, solar amp input and other system metrics. You cannot purchase this charge controller from Canadian Tire. Morningstar Corporation is a US company established in 1993 and is a global leader in manufacturing PWM and MPPT solar charge controllers, inverters, and accessories. Retails on Amazon.ca for $300.

Inverter: Motomaster Eliminator 400 Watt modified sine power inverter. Maximum output 300 Watts/2.6 amps. Retails at Canadian Tire for $95.

Add a solar panel and a battery and you have a small solar system perfect for operating 110V LED lights and charging handtool batteries (drills, etc.) at your cabin or backyard shed. 

$100 for the charge controller, $50 for the inverter or $125 for both.