Will the EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel work with the Goal Zero Yeti 500X?
Yes, with a catch. Fine in mild weather (21.3V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 23.3V, above the 22V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on 8mm), about 150 W.
Works, with a catch
It charges, but read the note. Best option: 1 panel on 8mm.
- Fine in mild weather (21.3V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 23.3V, above the 22V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage.
- The brand does not say whether its voltage limit is open-circuit or working voltage, so we check against the stricter open-circuit number.
- Ships with an XT60i charging cable, so it plugs straight into recent EcoFlow stations.
- Needs an MC4 to 8mm adapter cable.
160 W, open-circuit 21.3 V, short-circuit 9.1 A, working 18.6 V / 8.6 A. Brand page Panel details
Goal Zero Yeti 500XSolar input 8mm: 13 to 22 V, 150 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 Fine in mild weather (21.3V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 23.3V, above the 22V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. | 8mm | 23.3 | 17.2 | 150 | Works, with a catch |
| 2 panels in series on 8mm Open-circuit voltage 42.6V is above the station's 22V limit. Going over a station's input voltage limit can damage it. | 8mm | 46.6 | 8.6 | 0 | Don't connect |
Quick answers
Will the EcoFlow NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel work with the Goal Zero Yeti 500X?
Yes, with a catch. Fine in mild weather (21.3V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 23.3V, above the 22V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage. Two panels: works, with a catch (2 panels in parallel on 8mm), about 150 W.
Can I connect two NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel panels to the Yeti 500X?
Yes, 2 panels in parallel on 8mm. That gives about 150 W, with one catch: Fine in mild weather (21.3V), but on a 20°F (-7°C) morning the open-circuit voltage rises to about 23.3V, above the 22V limit. Cold makes panels push more voltage..
What cable do I need to connect the NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel to the Yeti 500X?
Needs an MC4 to 8mm adapter cable.
Is it safe on a cold morning?
Panel voltage rises in the cold. One NextGen 160W Portable Solar Panel goes from 21.3 V on its label to about 23.3 V at 20°F and 24 V at 0°F. The Yeti 500X accepts up to 22 V on the 8mm.
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- Goal Zero Yeti 500X: solar input 13 to 22 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 21.3 V becomes 23.3 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 150 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.