Why We Like The Nomad 100 Solar Panel
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
Reviews
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Overall Rating
3.5 based on 26 ratings
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageFebruary 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
May 24, 2023
Nomad 100
So far it has been helpful charging my unit even when it's cloudy during the day
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 9, 2022
Lasted one summer
Purchased this in 2020 in combo with the 500x. Had issues with the 500x, so this unit didn’t actually get used until 2021. Lasted the summer of 2021, pulling up to 90 watts! Wow! And then by end of summer in direct AZ sunlight, it only pulls 10. Depressing.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
October 22, 2022
No way it gets to 100
Rating this as one star b/c the fact is that it can't get 100 watts, so it shouldn't be priced and sold like that. Like others, I've tried it high elevation, no clouds, direct line to full sun - several times - and never seen it above 61.It's portable and convenient, yes. But again: if you pay for 100 W, that's what you should get.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 15, 2021
Excellent equipment
Excellent product works well when camping. A little heavy though. Better when using a car to get on site
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 15, 2021
Nomad Generator
It has zero power to use anything more than a single lamp or TV. Can’t run a single tool with it.
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 8, 2021
Reliable, Quality, Easy to Use
Good design and build. Easy to connect, use, employ, etc. Charging performance is very sensitive to strength and direction of sunlight; it's difficult to understand how sensitive until you use it in the field. Plan on coordinating where you camp and park around access to open sky (which might change from thinking about parking and camping in terms of shade/temperature for comfort in the summer months).
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 7, 2021
Nomad 100
Works great with my 1000! In full sun this panel is awesome
Originally reviewed on goalzero.com
November 6, 2021
Portable Solar panel Pwr
Portability is the key - Fits easily inside of most small aircraft & stores away nicely when not in use.
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?
November 11, 2021
can this charge two cell phones at a time ?
June 20, 2021
Can I chain Boulder 200 briefcase solar panel and nomad 100 solar panel(s) to charge my yeti1500x?
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 ?
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?
October 27, 2020
May I chain two Nomad 100 and connect them to a Yeti500x? Or ist the input too high?
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?
September 12, 2020
Is this product compatible with the Yeti 500X?
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?
July 13, 2020