Will the Rich Solar MEGA 100 work with the Goal Zero Yeti 500?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 100 works with the Goal Zero Yeti 500: about 25 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 28 V limit, and about 100 W in full sun. Two panels: works (2 panels in parallel on 8mm), about 186 W.
Works
1 x MEGA 100 into the Yeti 500 (1 panel on 8mm) stays inside 12.3 to 28 V and under 10 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.
- Goal Zero says a 200 W panel needs its HPP to 8mm connector for this station.
- Needs an MC4 to 8mm adapter cable.
100 W, open-circuit 22.8 V, short-circuit 5.8 A, working 18.6 V / 5.4 A. Brand page Panel details
Goal Zero Yeti 500Solar input 8mm: 12.3 to 28 V, 200 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 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 | 25 | 10.8 | 186 | Works |
| 2 panels in series on 8mm Open-circuit voltage 45.6V is above the station's 28V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | 8mm | 49.9 | 5.4 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the Rich Solar MEGA 100 work with the Goal Zero Yeti 500?
Yes. One Rich Solar MEGA 100 works with the Goal Zero Yeti 500: about 25 V on a 20°F morning against the station's 28 V limit, and about 100 W in full sun. Two panels: works (2 panels in parallel on 8mm), about 186 W.
Can I connect two MEGA 100 panels to the Yeti 500?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on 8mm. That gives about 186 W.
What cable do I need to connect the MEGA 100 to the Yeti 500?
Needs an MC4 to 8mm adapter cable.
Is it safe on a cold morning?
Panel voltage rises in the cold. One MEGA 100 goes from 22.8 V on its label to about 25 V at 20°F and 25.7 V at 0°F. The Yeti 500 accepts up to 28 V on the 8mm.
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Other panels that work with the Yeti 500
- Goal Zero Yeti 500: solar input 12.3 to 28 V on the Solar in (8mm). 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 22.8 V becomes 25 V.
- Current over the 10 A cap is safe: the station takes 10 A and you get fewer watts. We count only the capped watts.
- Max 200 W on this input.
- 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.