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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: Pick up/delivery available within one week of placing order. 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, 410 W each
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Dimensions (LWH): 68” x 45” x 1.2”
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Weight: 45 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 45" 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: 6’ x 4’ x 4’ LWH
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Vertical: 4’ x 4’ x 6’ LWH
ELECTRICAL WORK
Minor Electrician Work May Be Necessary
Putting the solar kit together is comparable to assembling furniture, and our experienced team will assist you with that if you choose the Delivery option.
However, you may need an electrician for these reasons:
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The 4-panel Backyard Solar with Battery system has to be plugged into a dedicated circuit, i.e. to an outlet that has its own dedicated circuit breaker. If such an outlet is not available or if you are not sure, please have an electrician install one.
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Outdoor outlets need to have a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor) and weatherproof cover for permanent use.
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The energy monitor (Smart Meter CT) that is included in the kit is highly recommended for optimal performance of the system and to minimize backfeeding to the grid. This device is mounted in your breaker panel, which is also a job for the electrician.
Electrical work is not included in our delivery and installation support service. Please hire your own licensed electrician.
Unsafe outlet: not GFCI-protected and left uncovered.
Safe outlet: GFCI-protected and covered on a dedicated circuit.
DISCLAIMERS
Know Before You Buy
REGULATORY NOTE: This is a portable solar device. It may need registration with your utility company and depending on how you plan to install it, your city may require a permit. Please be sure to check with your city and electrical utility about permitting and interconnection requirements!
SAFETY NOTE: 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
No, the system will shut down immediately in case of a power outage for safety reasons. It does not provide backup power, even if it includes a battery.
The battery capacity of our Backyard Solar+Battery kit is designed to match the solar panel capacity and to store unused daytime energy for the evening and night. It does not provide backup power during an outage, so there is not much reason to increase its size. If you want additional battery modules nonetheless, please reach out to us to discuss.
Many cities do not require a permit for portable solar systems, but please check your local rules. Putting the solar kit together is comparable to assembling furniture, and our team will assist you if you choose the Delivery option. However, you may need an electrician for these reasons:
The Net Metering Expansion Kit and the 4-panel Backyard Solar with Battery system have to be plugged in to a dedicated circuit, i.e. to an outlet that has its own dedicated circuit breaker. If such an outlet is not available, please have an electrician install one.
The Backyard Solar with Battery system comes with an optional energy monitor (Smart Meter CT) for optimal performance of the system and to minimize backfeeding to the grid. This device is mounted in your breaker panel, which is also a job for an electrician.
Yes, we highly recommend Astral Electrical.
You can move the system just like your garden furniture. You will just need to have any electrical work (dedicated circuit and/or Smart Meter CT) redone at your new residence if applicable.
It will simply increase your existing rooftop solar array's output by up to 900 W, which is below the 1 kW expansion that some utilities allow under existing net metering agreements. Please consult with your utility to find out whether you have to register the expansion with them.
No. This is a separate system that gets plugged into an electrical outlet, while any existing solar inverter that you may have is probably hard-wired to your home. That said, the generated electricity will mix with the energy from your existing inverter if you have an existing solar installation.
The Net Metering Expansion comes without a battery because it is intended to be a simple extension of your existing solar installation. If you have existing solar and wish to add a battery, you can purchase the Backyard Solar with Battery kit. Please note however, that the battery will not provide backup power to your home during an outage.