Backyard Solar with Battery (Limited SF Bay Area Pilot)
From $2,399
Turn your backyard into your own clean energy source. The Zendure SolarFlow kit is a smart, plug-in solar + battery system designed for renters, homeowners, and anyone shut out of traditional solar. This kit is sold out on their website, but we secured a limited supply as part of this pilot.
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Instant Savings: Solar panels generate power during the day to run your appliances in real time.
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Power at Night: Extra energy is stored in a modular battery, giving you renewable power after the sun goes down.
Availability: Ready end of September 2025. Free pickup in Richmond, CA or $499 local delivery within 50 miles. Sorry, we cannot ship this product outside the local area.
Bonus: May qualify for the federal solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC).
PRODUCT
What You'll Get
Plug-In Solar Panel System
Two to four 400 W solar panels, complete with wiring and aluminum mounts. These are state-of-the art, high quality bifacial solar panels, similar to those used with rooftop installations.
A Zendure SolarFlow Kit
The kit consists of the Zendure Hub, a micro-inverter, one or two stackable battery units, and a CT Satellite Monitor. The battery saves the energy you produce during the day so you can use it at night, when you need it most and grid electricity is most expensive.
Easy Self-Install Instructions
Self-install instructions and optional installation support by our team. Stop by our warehouse in Richmond, CA to pick up your kit or schedule a half-day delivery window, including two hours of installation support by our local team.
Product Specs
Each Bright Saver Backyard Solar kit comes with
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2-4 solar panels, 400 W each
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Dimensions (LWH): 76” x 41” x 1.3”
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Weight: 46.5 lbs
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Includes triangular, adjustable aluminum ground mounts and cables
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1 Microinverter, 120 V AC / 900 W
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UL certified and California Energy Commission approved
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Includes AC power cord to connect to an outlet
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Smartphone app for energy production monitoring
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1 Zendure Hub 2000 (manages the energy flow between panels, battery and micro-inverter)
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1 or 2 Zendure Battery AB2000S, 1.92 kWh capacity
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1 Zendure Smart Meter CT for real-time, whole-home energy monitoring and optimizing the use of the system (optional; needs to be mounted inside your electrical breaker panel by an electrician)
POWERING YOUR HOME
What You Can Offset
A 2-panel system can power a typical home's base load (fridge and freezer, wifi, electronics, lights), even at night, with help from the battery. The pair will also contribute to running your appliances. A 4-panel system can additionally power a small to mid-sized air conditioner for a few hours per day.
GETTING THE PANELS
Pick-Up and SF Bay Area Delivery Options
You can save money by picking up the panels on your own from our Richmond, CA warehouse. You will need a pickup truck, a cargo van, large SUV, or a car with a roof rack. Please note: Many SUVs are a bit too narrow to fit the solar panels inside the car, so please check for at least 42" of internal width.
We offer delivery and up to 2 hours of installation support for an additional $499 within a 50 mile radius of Richmond, CA. No shipping outside this area is available.
We will contact you within 2 business days of your purchase to arrange a pickup time or delivery time window, based on the option you chose.
REQUIREMENTS
Space Requirements
You will need a sunny spot on a flat surface for the solar panels, each slightly larger than a twin mattress. They have to face south or southwest and they need direct sunlight during most of the day.
The aluminum mounts allow for horizontal or vertical ground mounting and for adjusting the solar panels’ angle from the ground between approximately 40 and 75 degrees. The footprint per installed panel will be roughly as follows:
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Horizontal: 7’ x 4’ x 3’ LWH
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Vertical: 4’ x 4’ x 6’ LWH
DISCLAIMERS
Know Before You Buy
This is a portable solar device that doesn’t need a permit in many cities, but it may need registration with your utility company. Please be sure to check with your city and electrical utility about permitting and interconnection requirements!
For electrical safety, please be sure to connect the device only to a dedicated electrical circuit, i.e. an outlet that has its own dedicated breaker with no other outlets or loads on the same circuit. This is particularly important if you purchase more than 2 panels.
IDEAL FOR
Plug-In Panels Are Perfect For
Homes with unsuitable roofs
Not every home is a good fit for rooftop solar. Whether it's the angle or structure, plug-in panels offer an easy alternative that works from the ground up.
Renters
Don't own your roof? No problem. Our plug-in panels sit on any accessible flat surface, like yards, decks, and patios. No rooftop required.
People Who Can't Afford a Roof System
Traditional rooftop solar can cost $20,000 or more. Our systems are a fraction of the price, with backyard solar + storage starting at $2,399
Anyone Looking to Reduce Their Bills
Electricity costs keep climbing. Our panels help you use less from the grid, so you can cut your monthly bills and keep more in your pocket.
Climate Conscious Individuals
Looking for a tangible way to reduce your carbon footprint? Plug-in panels let you power your life with clean energy right from your outlet.
People Who Want Energy Independence
Tired of rising utility rates and corporate control? Plug-in panels help you take back power, literally, by generating your own clean electricity.
QUESTIONS
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Are these systems certified?Yes, they are tested and certified according to strict safety standards, such as UL 1741 for inverters and various international standards for solar panels.
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Is there any fire risk?Modern plug-in systems come with built-in overcurrent protection, overvoltage protection, and temperature monitoring systems to prevent overheating. Large backyard systems have to be plugged into a dedicated electrical circuit to eliminate any risk of circuit overloading and overheating.
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What about electrical safety?All inverters used in plug-in solar units are grid-tied. This means that if the system is unplugged or the grid goes down, the solar unit will shut off automatically within milliseconds. The prongs of the connection cable to your panel will never be energized when unplugged and are therefore touch-safe.
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My house has older wiring. Will this overload my circuits?If you are unsure, please consult with a licensed electrician.
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Do I have to worry about permitting?We will do our best to help you navigate the local regulations, but you are ultimately responsible for compliance. If you own or rent a single family home, placing panels in your yard does not require a permit in many municipalities. If you live in an apartment, condo or townhouse, you will want to check with your homeowners association or landlord for individual guidelines.
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Do I need a net metering agreement with my electrical utility company?Many electrical utilities require an interconnection agreement for solar systems of any size, even if no or very little energy flows back to the grid. If in doubt, please consult with your utility company.