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Best Solar Panels for the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X

We tested 20 solar panels against the Yeti 1500X's 14–50V MPPT range and 600W input limit. This generator has dual solar input ports.

600W max input MPPT 14–50V Anderson 1516Wh
Goal Zero Yeti 1500X portable power station

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Fastest Charge
EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel
EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel
400W delivered 5.4h charge Adapter needed

Charges the Yeti 1500X (1516Wh) in ~5.4 hours (real-world estimate at 70% derate).

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Most Compact
Jackery SolarSaga 80W Solar Panel
Jackery SolarSaga 80W Solar Panel
80W delivered 27.1h charge Adapter needed

At 80W, the Jackery SolarSaga 80W Solar Panel is the smallest compatible panel for the Yeti 1500X — easier to transport and store.

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All 20 Panels Compared

Panel Watts Status Delivered Charge Time Efficiency Adapter
EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel
Vmp 31V · Voc 37.1V
400W Compatible 400W 5.4h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
220W Compatible 220W 9.8h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
Bluetti PV200 Solar Panel
Vmp 20.5V · Voc 26.1V
200W Compatible 200W 10.8h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
200W Compatible 200W 10.8h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
Goal Zero Nomad 200 Solar Panel
Vmp 19.1V · Voc 23V
200W Compatible 200W 10.8h 100% Goal Zero proprietary -> Anderson adapter required
Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel
Vmp 20V · Voc 24.8V
200W Compatible 200W 10.8h 100% Jackery proprietary -> Anderson adapter required
200W Compatible 200W 10.8h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
200W Compatible 200W 10.8h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
EcoFlow NextGen 160W Solar Panel
Vmp 18.6V · Voc 21.3V
160W Compatible 160W 13.5h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
Bluetti PV120 Solar Panel
Vmp 19.6V · Voc 24.4V
120W Compatible 120W 18h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
EcoFlow 110W Solar Panel
Vmp 18.5V · Voc 21.7V
110W Compatible 110W 19.7h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
100W Compatible 100W 21.7h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
100W Compatible 100W 21.7h 100% Goal Zero proprietary -> Anderson adapter required
Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel
Vmp 20V · Voc 24.8V
100W Compatible 100W 21.7h 100% Jackery proprietary -> Anderson adapter required
Renogy 100W Flexible Solar Panel
Vmp 20.7V · Voc 24.4V
100W Compatible 100W 21.7h 100% Renogy proprietary -> Anderson adapter required
Rich Solar MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel
Vmp 18.6V · Voc 22.8V
100W Compatible 100W 21.7h 100% MC4 -> Anderson
Jackery SolarSaga 80W Solar Panel
Vmp 22V · Voc 28.5V
80W Compatible 80W 27.1h 100% Jackery proprietary -> Anderson adapter required
400W Over-Voltage Danger
Bluetti PV350 Solar Panel
Vmp 37.5V · Voc 46.5V
350W Over-Voltage Danger
400W Over-Voltage Danger

Panel Details

Compatible EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel 400W
Voc
37.1V
Vmp
31V
Isc
13.79A
Imp
12.9A
Cold Voc: 37.1 x 1.2 = 44.5V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 31V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 12.9A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible EcoFlow NextGen 220W Bifacial Portable Solar Panel 220W
Voc
21.5V
Vmp
18.4V
Isc
12.4A
Imp
11.9A
Cold Voc: 21.5 x 1.2 = 25.8V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 18.4V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 11.9A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible Bluetti PV200 Solar Panel 200W
Voc
26.1V
Vmp
20.5V
Isc
10.3A
Imp
9.7A
Cold Voc: 26.1 x 1.2 = 31.3V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 20.5V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 9.7A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible BougeRV Yuma 200W CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel 200W
Voc
30.4V
Vmp
24V
Isc
9.48A
Imp
8.52A
Cold Voc: 30.4 x 1.2 = 36.5V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 24V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 8.52A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible Goal Zero Nomad 200 Solar Panel 200W
Voc
23V
Vmp
19.1V
Isc
N/A
Imp
10.47A
Cold Voc: 23 x 1.2 = 27.6V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 19.1V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 10.47A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: Goal Zero proprietary -> Anderson adapter required.
Compatible Jackery SolarSaga 200W Solar Panel 200W
Voc
24.8V
Vmp
20V
Isc
11.2A
Imp
10A
Cold Voc: 24.8 x 1.2 = 29.8V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 20V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 10A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: Jackery proprietary -> Anderson adapter required.
Compatible Renogy 200W Monocrystalline Foldable Solar Suitcase 200W
Voc
24.3V
Vmp
20.4V
Isc
10.42A
Imp
9.82A
Cold Voc: 24.3 x 1.2 = 29.2V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 20.4V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 9.82A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible Renogy E.FLEX 200W Portable Solar Panel 200W
Voc
23.9V
Vmp
20.3V
Isc
10.49A
Imp
9.86A
Cold Voc: 23.9 x 1.2 = 28.7V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 20.3V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 9.86A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible EcoFlow NextGen 160W Solar Panel 160W
Voc
21.3V
Vmp
18.6V
Isc
9.1A
Imp
8.6A
Cold Voc: 21.3 x 1.2 = 25.6V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 18.6V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 8.6A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible Bluetti PV120 Solar Panel 120W
Voc
24.4V
Vmp
19.6V
Isc
6.43A
Imp
6.1A
Cold Voc: 24.4 x 1.2 = 29.3V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 19.6V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 6.1A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible EcoFlow 110W Solar Panel 110W
Voc
21.7V
Vmp
18.5V
Isc
6.3A
Imp
6A
Cold Voc: 21.7 x 1.2 = 26.0V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 18.5V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 6A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible Anker SOLIX PS100 Portable Solar Panel (100W) 100W
Voc
28.5V
Vmp
24.5V
Isc
N/A
Imp
4.1A
Cold Voc: 28.5 x 1.2 = 34.2V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 24.5V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 4.1A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible Goal Zero Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel 100W
Voc
21.5V
Vmp
17.2V
Isc
N/A
Imp
5.81A
Cold Voc: 21.5 x 1.2 = 25.8V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 17.2V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 5.81A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: Goal Zero proprietary -> Anderson adapter required.
Compatible Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel 100W
Voc
24.8V
Vmp
20V
Isc
5.4A
Imp
5A
Cold Voc: 24.8 x 1.2 = 29.8V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 20V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 5A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: Jackery proprietary -> Anderson adapter required.
Compatible Renogy 100W Flexible Solar Panel 100W
Voc
24.4V
Vmp
20.7V
Isc
5.16A
Imp
4.84A
Cold Voc: 24.4 x 1.2 = 29.3V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 20.7V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 4.84A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: Renogy proprietary -> Anderson adapter required.
Compatible Rich Solar MEGA 100 Portable Briefcase Solar Panel 100W
Voc
22.8V
Vmp
18.6V
Isc
5.78A
Imp
5.38A
Cold Voc: 22.8 x 1.2 = 27.4V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 18.6V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 5.38A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: MC4 -> Anderson.
Compatible Jackery SolarSaga 80W Solar Panel 80W
Voc
28.5V
Vmp
22V
Isc
3.71A
Imp
3.64A
Cold Voc: 28.5 x 1.2 = 34.2V (under 50V limit)
MPPT: 22V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 3.64A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Adapter required: Jackery proprietary -> Anderson adapter required.
Over-Voltage Danger Anker SOLIX PS400 Portable Solar Panel (400W) 400W
Voc
60V
Vmp
48V
Isc
N/A
Imp
8.33A
Cold Voc: 60 x 1.2 = 72.0V (exceeds 50V limit)
MPPT: 48V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 8.33A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Cold Voc margin exceeds generator max (72.0V > 50V).
Over-Voltage Danger Bluetti PV350 Solar Panel 350W
Voc
46.5V
Vmp
37.5V
Isc
10.8A
Imp
9.2A
Cold Voc: 46.5 x 1.2 = 55.8V (exceeds 50V limit)
MPPT: 37.5V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 9.2A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Cold Voc margin exceeds generator max (55.8V > 50V).
Over-Voltage Danger EcoFlow 400W Portable Solar Panel 400W
Voc
48V
Vmp
41V
Isc
11A
Imp
9.8A
Cold Voc: 48 x 1.2 = 57.6V (exceeds 50V limit)
MPPT: 41V (within 14–50V range)
Current: 9.8A (within 50A limit)
Warnings:
- Cold Voc margin exceeds generator max (57.6V > 50V).

Understanding Solar Compatibility with the Yeti 1500X

MPPT Range & Why It Matters

The Yeti 1500X accepts solar input between 14V and 50V (MPPT range). Panels with Vmp below 14V won't start charging — the MPPT controller can't lock on. Panels with Vmp above 50V may damage the input circuit. This generator has a secondary solar input (14–50V) for lower-voltage panels.

Cold Weather Voltage Safety

We apply a 1.2x safety margin to each panel's open-circuit voltage (Voc) to account for cold temperatures, when solar cells produce higher voltage. The Yeti 1500X's maximum input voltage is 50V. Any panel whose Voc x 1.2 exceeds 50V is flagged as a voltage danger. 17 of 20 panels pass this safety check.

Cables & Adapters for the Yeti 1500X

The Yeti 1500X uses a Anderson solar input connector. Anderson Powerpole connectors are used by some power stations. An MC4-to-Anderson adapter may be needed. 17 of 20 panels require an adapter with this unit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use any solar panel with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X?
No. The Yeti 1500X requires panels with Vmp between 14V and 50V, and cold-weather Voc (Voc x 1.2) under 50V. Of the 20 panels we tested, 17 are fully compatible, 0 work with limitations, and 3 are incompatible.
How long does it take to charge the Yeti 1500X with solar?
With the fastest compatible panel (EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel, 400W delivered), the Yeti 1500X (1516Wh) charges in approximately 5.4 hours under real-world conditions (70% derate for angle, clouds, and temperature). The slowest compatible option (Jackery SolarSaga 80W Solar Panel) takes approximately 27.1 hours.
Do I need an adapter for solar charging the Yeti 1500X?
The Yeti 1500X uses a Anderson connector. 17 of 20 panels require an adapter. The remaining panels connect directly via Anderson.
What is the secondary solar input on the Yeti 1500X?
The Yeti 1500X has two solar input ports. The primary accepts 14–50V; the secondary accepts 14–50V. Lower-voltage panels that can't reach the primary's minimum are automatically matched to the secondary port.

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Generator data: Goal Zero Yeti 1500X User Guide (147-100A)
Panel data: Individual OEM sources (see panel details above)
Solar compatibility protocol: True Surge methodology · Voltage safety margin: 1.2x cold-weather Voc per IEC 61730 / NEC 690.7