Will the Rich Solar MEGA 50 work with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 50 works with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500: about 22.8 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 60 V limit, and about 50 W in full sun. Two panels: works (1 panel on HPP + 1 panel on 8mm), about 100 W.
Works
1 x MEGA 50 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.
- Needs an MC4 to HPP (Anderson Powerpole) adapter cable.
50 W, open-circuit 20.8 V, short-circuit 3.1 A, working 17.6 V / 2.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 22.8 | 2.8 | 100 | Works |
| 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 | 22.8 | 5.7 | 100 | Works |
| 2 panels in series 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 | 45.6 | 2.8 | 100 | Works |
| 2 panels in parallel 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. | 8mm | 22.8 | 5.7 | 100 | Works |
| 2 panels in series on 8mm Open-circuit voltage 41.6V is above the station's 30V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | 8mm | 45.6 | 2.8 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the Rich Solar MEGA 50 work with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 50 works with the Goal Zero Yeti 1500: about 22.8 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 60 V limit, and about 50 W in full sun. Two panels: works (1 panel on HPP + 1 panel on 8mm), about 100 W.
Can I connect two MEGA 50 panels to the Yeti 1500?
Yes, 1 panel on HPP + 1 panel on 8mm. That gives about 100 W.
What cable do I need to connect the MEGA 50 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 50 goes from 20.8 V on its label to about 22.8 V at 20°F and 23.5 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 20.8 V becomes 22.8 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.