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Goal Zero Nomad 100
100 W foldable four-segment monocrystalline panel with a Goal Zero blue 8 mm output (14–22 V, up to 5.56 A), 4.6 kg, published Voc 21.5 V and Vmpp 18.0 V. Officially recommended for Goal Zero Yeti power stations; no charge controller included.
Machine summary · solar_panel · goal-zero-nomad-100
- brand
- Goal Zero
- model_name
- Nomad 100
- release_status
- current
- rated_power_w_stc
- 100
- cell_type
- monocrystalline
- form_factor
- foldable_blanket
- output_connector
- Blue 8 mm (Goal Zero proprietary)
- charge_controller_included
- false
- weight_kg
- 4.6
- confidence_level
- high
- source_last_checked
- 2026-08-10
- json_export
- /solar-panels/goal-zero-nomad-100.json
Overview
The Nomad 100 is Goal Zero's mainstream fabric-backed folding panel: four monocrystalline segments in a canvas envelope, rated 100 W at STC with Voc 21.5 V, Vmpp 18.0 V, Impp 5.56 A and Isc 5.9 A. It uses Goal Zero's proprietary blue 8 mm output (14–22 V, up to 5.56 A / 100 W max), so its compatibility statement is specifically for Goal Zero Yeti power stations rather than generic solar input; no charge controller is included, since it is intended to feed the controller inside a Yeti. Hanging loops along the top edge let it strap to vehicles or tents, and the built-in cable is 6 ft. At 10.2 lb (4.6 kg) it is genuinely portable, and Goal Zero's included charge-time tables cover the entire Yeti line from Yeti 200X through Yeti PRO 4000.
Variant note: Current Nomad 100 (SKU 13007). Not the older Boulder 100 rigid panel or the Boulder 100 Briefcase kit; both are separate products. A separate Nomad 100 PD listing with USB-C PD output exists on Goal Zero's site and is a distinct SKU (not indexed here).
Data note: All electrical figures taken from Goal Zero's published product specifications block on 2026-08-10, which appears in the page's Product JSON-LD description as SKU 13007. cableLengthM converted from the published 6 ft (rounded to 1.83 m). dimensions in mm converted from Goal Zero's published metric cm (52 × 151.1 × 2.54 cm unfolded / 52 × 39.37 × 5.08 cm folded). Cell efficiency is null: Goal Zero publishes no numeric figure. Ingress protection is null: no IP rating stated for this panel.
Specifications
Rated power, cell type, form factor, connector and weight come from official manufacturer sources; the exact claims and links are in the provenance table. Electrical characteristics and cell efficiency are recorded only where a numeric figure is published, and compatibility with any particular power station is recorded only where the manufacturer states it. A connector type is not a compatibility claim.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Rated power (STC) | 100 W |
| Cell type | Monocrystalline |
| Form factor | Foldable blanket |
| Folding segments | 4 |
| Cell efficiency | No numeric figure published |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Published values | Voc 21.5 V · Vmp 18 V · Imp 5.56 A · Isc 5.9 A |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Output connector | Blue 8 mm (Goal Zero proprietary) |
| Output cable | 1.83 m |
| Charge controller included | No |
| Official compatibility statement | Officially specified for Goal Zero Yeti power stations, with published charge-time tables for the entire current Yeti line (Yeti 200X, 400, 400 Lithium, 500X, 1000 Lithium, 1000X, 1400 Lithium, 1500X, 3000 Lithium, 3000X, Yeti PRO 4000). |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.6 kg (10.1 lb) |
| Dimensions unfolded (L × W × H) | 520 × 1,511 × 25.4 mm |
| Dimensions folded (L × W × H) | 520 × 394 × 50.8 mm |
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Release status | Current |
| Market region | US |
Use cases
- Recharging a Goal Zero Yeti power station in camp
- Overlanding / vehicle deployment with the hanging loops on the top edge
- Extending a Yeti's runtime during a home outage where sun is available
Strengths and weaknesses
Strengths
- Full published electrical characteristics (Voc, Vmpp, Impp, Isc), which is unusual for portable folding panels
- 4.6 kg is genuinely light for a 100 W panel
- Documented compatibility across every current Goal Zero Yeti model
- Fabric-backed hinges are more durable than plastic film
Weaknesses
- Goal Zero blue 8 mm output is proprietary: usable with non-Yeti stations only through an adapter, and Goal Zero does not officially state third-party compatibility
- No charge controller — intended to feed the controller inside a Yeti, not a bare battery
- Cell efficiency is not published as a numeric figure
- 2-year warranty trails the 5- and 25-year warranties elsewhere in this class
Where to buy
| Merchant | Price | Checked | Availability | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goal ZeroprimaryManufacturer direct | Not tracked | — | — | View at Goal Zero |
Sources and provenance
Core specifications come from official manufacturer sources only, with the exact claim text preserved per field. Spec sheets and manuals outrank marketing copy. See the methodology for the full policy.
| Field | Normalized value | Raw claim | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ratedPowerW | 100 | Rated Power: 100 Watts | Official spec page — STC rating. | high |
cellType | monocrystalline | Cell Type: Monocrystalline | Official spec page | high |
formFactor | foldable_blanket | Portable, rugged, and powerful, this 100-Watt lightweight, foldable panel | Official product page — Fabric-backed four-segment folding panel with hanging loops, per the manufacturer image and description; not a rigid briefcase (which Goal Zero sells separately as the Boulder line). | high |
outputConnector | Blue 8 mm (Goal Zero proprietary) | Solar Port (blue 8mm, male): 14-22V, up to 5.56A (100 max) | Official spec page — Goal Zero's proprietary blue 8 mm port, not MC4 or XT60. Voltage window 14–22 V; current up to 5.56 A. | high |
vocV | 21.5 | Open Circuit Voltage (Voc) 21.5V | Official spec page | high |
vmpV | 18 | Maximum Power Point Voltage (Vmpp): 18.0V | Official spec page | high |
impA | 5.56 | Maximum Power Point Current (Impp): 5.56A | Official spec page | high |
iscA | 5.9 | Short Circuit Current (Isc): 5.9A | Official spec page | high |
weightKg | 4.6 | Weight: 10.2 lbs (4.6 kg) | Official spec page — Manufacturer's own metric value used verbatim. | high |