Goal Zero
Goal Zero Nomad 400
Ranked #22 of 27 solar panels we track.
A 400W laminated folding solar panel with an HPP output, a 15 ft HPP extension and a USB-A port, aimed at recharging larger Goal Zero Yeti power stations.
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Strengths
- 400W rated output
- IP65 ingress protection
- 15 ft HPP extension cable included
- Shoulder strap and carry handles
Watch out for
- Weighs 36.6 lb
- Short-circuit current of 20.45A exceeds the solar input current limit of many power stations
- Goal Zero High Power Port connector needs an adapter for most non-Goal Zero power stations
Score breakdown
How the Goal Zero Nomad 400 scores: 4.7/10Methodology
- Cell efficiency31% weightNot published
- Watts per pound31% weight10.93 W/lb
- Weather sealing15% weightIP65
- Bifacial8% weightNo
- Built-in kickstand8% weightNo
- Connector8% weightother
Full specifications
| Brand | Goal Zero |
|---|---|
| Model | Nomad 400 |
| Rated output (W) | 400 |
| Panel type | portable-folding |
| Open-circuit voltage, Voc (V) | 23.84 |
| Max-power voltage, Vmp (V) | 20.66 |
| Short-circuit current, Isc (A) | 20.45 |
| Max-power current, Imp (A) | 20.45 |
| Output connector | other |
| Weight (lb) | 36.6 |
| Ingress protection | IP65 |
| Bifacial | No |
| Built-in kickstand | No |
Specs last checked 2026-10-21.
Which power stations does it fit?
| Station | Capacity | Solar input | Voltage window | Connection | Recharge with this panel | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Yeti 1000 | 998.4 Wh | 900 W | 12.3–60 V | Plugs straight in | 3.3 h | Goal Zero |
| Goal Zero Yeti 1500 | 1,505 Wh | 900 W | 12.3–60 V | Plugs straight in | 5.0 h | Goal Zero |
A station fits when this panel's 23.84 V open-circuit voltage sits inside the station's published solar window and the plug matches. Recharge time is from empty in full sun, using 300 W (75% of the rating) or the station's input limit, whichever is lower.
How it compares
| Spec | Goal Zero Nomad 400 | EcoFlow 400W Rigid Solar Panel | BougeRV Yuma 100W CIGS Thin-Film Flexible Solar Panel with Pre-Punched Holes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Cell efficiency | — | 23% | 17% |
| Watts per pound | 10.93 W/lb | 8.32 W/lb | 30.86 W/lb |
| Weather sealing | IP65 | — | — |
| Bifacial | No | No | No |
| Built-in kickstand | No | No | No |
| Connector | other | MC4 | MC4 |