Will the Rich Solar MEGA 200 PRO (24V) work with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 200 PRO (24V) works with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500: about 47.6 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 60 V limit, and about 200 W in full sun. Two panels: works (2 panels in parallel on HPP), about 400 W.
Works
1 x MEGA 200 PRO (24V) into the Yeti 1500 (1 panel on HPP) stays inside 12.3 to 60 V and under 20 A, even at 20F.
- The brand does not say whether its voltage limit is open-circuit or working voltage, so we check against the stricter open-circuit number.
- A 24 V panel: 43.5 V open circuit on its own, so two in series (87 V) only suit high-voltage solar inputs.
- Needs an MC4 to HPP (Anderson Powerpole) adapter cable.
200 W, open-circuit 43.5 V, short-circuit 5.9 A, working 36.3 V / 5.5 A. Brand page Panel details
Goal Zero Yeti 1500Solar input HPP: 12.3 to 60 V; 8mm: 13.2 to 30 V, 900 W max. Brand page Station details
Change the count or temperatureTwo panels: every way to wire them
| Wiring | Input | Volts at 20F | Amps | Watts | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 panels in parallel on HPP The brand does not say whether its voltage limit is open-circuit or working voltage, so we check against the stricter open-circuit number. | HPP | 47.6 | 11 | 400 | Works |
| 1 panel on HPP + 1 panel on 8mm The brand does not say whether its voltage limit is open-circuit or working voltage, so we check against the stricter open-circuit number. | HPP + 8mm | 47.6 | 5.5 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in series on HPP Open-circuit voltage 87V is above the station's 60V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | HPP | 95.3 | 5.5 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in parallel on 8mm Open-circuit voltage 43.5V is above the station's 30V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | 8mm | 47.6 | 11 | 0 | Don't connect |
| 2 panels in series on 8mm Open-circuit voltage 87V is above the station's 30V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | 8mm | 95.3 | 5.5 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the Rich Solar MEGA 200 PRO (24V) work with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 200 PRO (24V) works with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500: about 47.6 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 60 V limit, and about 200 W in full sun. Two panels: works (2 panels in parallel on HPP), about 400 W.
Can I connect two MEGA 200 PRO (24V) panels to the Yeti 1500?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on HPP. That gives about 400 W.
What cable do I need to connect the MEGA 200 PRO (24V) to the Yeti 1500?
Needs an MC4 to HPP (Anderson Powerpole) adapter cable.
Is it safe on a cold morning?
Panel voltage rises in the cold. One MEGA 200 PRO (24V) goes from 43.5 V on its label to about 47.6 V at 20°F and 49.1 V at 0°F. The Yeti 1500 accepts up to 60 V on the HPP.
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Other panels that work with the Yeti 1500
- Goal Zero Yeti 1500: solar input 12.3 to 60 V on the Solar in 1 (HPP). Goal Zero does not say whether this limit is open-circuit or working voltage, so we use the stricter reading: open-circuit voltage on your coldest morning.
- Cold raises panel voltage: we add 0.30% per °C below 77F (25°C), a typical figure, since this panel does not publish its own. At 20F one panel's 43.5 V becomes 47.6 V.
- Current over the 20 A cap is safe: the station takes 20 A and you get fewer watts. We count only the capped watts.
- Max 600 W on this input, 900 W across all inputs.
- Cold-morning voltage uses 0.30% per °C, typical for crystalline panels. This panel's own value is not published.
- Expected watts are the best case in full sun. Real-world midday output is usually 60 to 80% of that.