Nomad 100 Solar Panel
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Just because we prefer living off the grid doesn't mean we want to go back to a hunter-gatherer way of life. Giving us the ability to gather clean, renewable energy when we're at a remote base camp high in the alpine or staying in a yurt tucked away in a remote mountain range, the Nomad 100 Solar Panel is a great way to maintain some of the convenience of modern life while we're out in the wilderness. Being Goal Zero's largest solar panel, the Nomad 100 is by no means a lightweight solar panel for ultralight pursuits—it weighs just over ten pounds and has a solar capacity of 100W, which is 80W more than the next largest panel is Goal Zero's Nomad series. The Nomad 100 will connect to any one of Goal Zero's Sherpa or Yeti portable power stations, and it will even connect to a third-party charge controller via the included MC4 connector.
Details
- Goal Zero's largest solar panel ideal for base camp and yurt trips
- Connects to any Goal Zero Yeti or Sherpa portable power pack
- 100W capacity charges Goal Zero Yeti 800 in about 8 hours
- Chainable design allows panels to be paired in a series or parallel
- MC4 cord connects panel to third-party charge controllers
- Built-in charging capable for Goal Zero Yeti and Sherpa stations
- Item #GZR000X
- Material
- monocystalline
- Output Capacity
- 100W
- Power Output
- 5560mA
- Chainable
- yes
- Dimensions
- [unfolded] 20.5 x 59.5 x 1in [folded] 20.5 x 15.5 x 2in
- Claimed Weight
- 10lb 3oz
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 year
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3.5 based on 32 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageDecember 16, 2024
Great product
I'm happy to be able to pair this with my other Nomad 100
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 15, 2024
Great products, need larger cable options
I've been using Goal Zero equipment for many years, and the equipment has always been of the highest quality & performance. However, I felt obliged to comment on the several reviews that reported lower than expected power output. There are typically two things to blame for low output: 1: Solar panel damage or geometry, 2: Battery state-of-charge, and 3: Insufficient cable size. 1. Solar panel damage and orientation... doesn't seem to be an issue with the review cases. Well documented conditions and sky exposure. Just make sure that no part of the panel is shaded of course. 2. Battery SOC : As a battery fills, especially Lithium, the charging system will taper-off to protect the battery. Battery management systems and chargers will differ slightly, but generally it will put as much current into the battery as it can until the battery is nearing 85-90% capacity. The charger will then change modes so that the charging current declines as the voltage rises through the last 10-15%. This is why you might see a battery get from 30%-80% in an hour, but then will take another hour or more to get to 95%. So, don't blame the solar panel... blame the MPPT charger and the BMS for taking care of your battery. 3. Cabling : This is something that Goal Zero should improve. If you use a 4x1 APP Combining input cable at the solar panel location, you will be trying to carry as much as 40A (200W Nomads) on a wire that is much too small. I believe the largest HPP cable is #14AWG which has an ampacity of 15A. Your energy losses in the 30' cable due to this mismatch would be over 40% in the case of 4x200W Nomads, and approx 20% if you have 4x100W Nomads, and 10% if you only have a couple of panels on the line. Better to run all the solar panels back to the Yeti and then combine. But even then, you will see 5% losses for a single 100W Nomad running over 30' on #14AWG wire (2.5% over 15'). Since Goal Zero doesn't make heavier-duty cables, if you need to go further than 15' with 100W or more of solar, you need to have cables built for you. For reference, 5% is generally the maximum acceptable loss for non-essential loads. Hope this helps!
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
October 30, 2024
Works pretty good
It’s good, while hunting I would set it up in the morning facing south and get back and my Yeti 500 would be at 30% and it would charge to 90%. Even in blue sky high elevation Colorado input was in 70s add extension cord and would drop to 60s
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
October 17, 2024
Practicality
I bought a Nomad 100 and a Nomad 50 to tested the versatility of the solar panels in comparison with the Boulder 100 and 50 Briefcase panels. I am in Central Florida and the day of the test we have a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the lower 70s. Both 100 panels provided an average of 65 to 70 watts input. When connecting the Nomad 100 and 50 using a 4 x 8 Anderson Connector the input reached and averaged of 85 watts while connecting the panels on line provided an averaged of 60 watts. In conclusion, will be naive to believe that the advertised number for watts will produce that amount. That number only gives you the maximum capacity/capability of the panel. In optimal conditions you may get 75% of that capacity as an average. I am pleased with both panels system since I use the Boulder while at home or car camping while the Nomad is better for camping and while car traveling to the beach/picnic, sport events, or fairgrounds. Both systems can be combined with each other.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
October 8, 2024
Too bad it didn’t work
I really wanted these panels to work. Great ideas, but when I put the panels out in direct sunlight I got no current to the charging device. Lights lit up like it was working but no juice going out of the usb plug or 8 mm plug.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
August 28, 2024
Something is not right with the nomad 100s
I have two 100W solar panels to compare, the yeti 100 watt nomad against another 100 watt no name brand and the cheaper 100 watt no name brand is pumping in 80 to 90 W into my yeti goal zero 1500 and the yeti 100 watt nomad at best pumps in 62 watts, so you get what you pay for .
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
July 2, 2024
Low power. Not worth the money.
During clear summer day, i was getting max input of 40 watts.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
June 7, 2024
Boulder 100 is better but heavier
Purchased this unit for a Yeti 500 as the Boulder 100 Briefcase, while providing excellent power is heavy. Today, June 7th, at 4pm US/Central in Dallas TX, on a full sun day (no clouds at all) I am getting 38W (as shown on the Yeti 500 display). BUT, the Boulder Briefcase 100 is providing 71W (best I've gotten from the Boulder is 91W). Checking at different times and conditions, the Nomad seems pegged at a hair over 50% of the output of the Boulder (panels sitting side by side for the comparison). I will probably keep the Nomad as I got it on sale, and it's still something for camping to charge phone, etc, but it doesn't not match the Boulder briefcase. I'm giving it a "Fair" rating as the price is high and the output is so low compared to the Boulder Briefcase (max 45W? compared to Boulder 100 at 90W?). The build quality is excellent, and the unit is far lighter and easier to carry than the Boulder suitcase. I just wish Goal Zero would be upfront that the Boulder units appear to be heavier but provide a higher level of output consistently than the Nomads. No one should have to buy 2 different units to test to figure this out. Or call this unit the "Nomad 45" and sell it for half the price.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
February 10, 2024
I know, the other reviews told me so
Easy to hook up straight out of the box, I will give them that. I am at sea level and charging a Yeti 500x on a fully sunny day in California. 100w Nomad panels, topping out at 55w (per the display on my Yeti 500x). I know, the other reviews told you and me about this already. I got curious, so I pulled out my multi meter. I checked the voltage (DC) at the 8mm output connection on the panels and got a reading of 20.65v, which is within the advertised range. Cool. I then checked the amperage with my multi meter set for DC and got a reading of 3.78 amps. Well you know, I am not an electrician or an electrical engineer or anything, but I am pretty sure 20.65v x 3.78 amps should equal approximately 78 watts. Seems dumb that if the panels can put out that kind of wattage, the manufacturer would want it to show up when you plug it into the “power station” of the same brand. Instead I only see 55w, which seems a bit low, even if there is some drop for the controller in the Yeti. Anyways, I attached pics with my multi meter display visible for reference. Just sucks for the price. But again, the other reviews told me so.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
July 4, 2023
Works great!
I have been using Goal Zero products for years as backup at home and for camping. Will be using this with my Yeti 400 for camping. Excellent quality and durability. Will definitely continue to use Goal Zero products in the future.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
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February 17, 2022
Can I chain a nomad 200 with two nomad 100s to a yeti 1500x?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 11, 2021
can this charge two cell phones at a time ?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
June 20, 2021
Can I chain Boulder 200 briefcase solar panel and nomad 100 solar panel(s) to charge my yeti1500x?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 18, 2020
Hello, I have a goal zero yeti 200x. Which solarpanel do you recommend? the nomad 50 or the nomad 100? And why ?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 9, 2020
Currently shipping Nomad 100's have both a USB type-A output and an 8mm output. How much power does the USB port provide? Can both the USB and 8mm output be used at the same time?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
October 27, 2020
May I chain two Nomad 100 and connect them to a Yeti500x? Or ist the input too high?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
September 17, 2020
I have a Yeti 1400 and a Boulder 100 briefcase. I'm looking at adding the Nomad 100 solar panel. What do I need (combiner/whatnot) to feed both into the Yeti simultaneously?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
September 12, 2020
Is this product compatible with the Yeti 500X?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
July 25, 2020
I currently have a Yeti 1000 and a Nomad 100. I also have the YETI LITHIUM MPPT SOLAR CHARGING OPTIMIZATION MODULE. If I purchase another Nomad 100 do I need the 4x 8mm Anderson cable or can I just use the two 8mm inputs that are already available?
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
July 13, 2020
Will the Nomad 100 work with a non goal zero battery like a standard deep cycle battery on a camper? I want to connect one to the battery in my teardrop camper but not sure if there is an intermediate device I would need to connect it to the battery.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com