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Goal Zero Nomad 400

400 W foldable four-segment monocrystalline panel with a Goal Zero High Power Port (14–150 V, up to 40 A) plus a 12 W USB-A port, 16.6 kg, IP65-rated, published Voc 23.84 V and Vmp 20.66 V. Officially recommended for the Yeti 1500X and larger Yeti stations; no charge controller included.

brand: Goal Zero family: Nomad rated: 400 W STC confidence: high updated: Aug 10, 2026

A panel is a component, not a power supply. Rated at Standard Test Conditions (1,000 W/m², 25 °C cell temperature). Real-world output is always lower and varies with sun angle, weather, temperature, shading and the controller it is paired with. This index publishes no real-world output figure, because no manufacturer states one that survives checking. A bare panel also has no inverter, no storage and no AC outlet: it charges something else, through a charge controller that is NOT included here.
Goal Zero Nomad 400 foldable solar panel, unfolded to a four-segment monocrystalline array resting on its integrated rear kickstand legs, with the GOAL ZERO logo along the bottom edge.
Manufacturer product image, from Goal Zero. Shown for identification only; specifications come from the sources listed below.

Machine summary · solar_panel · goal-zero-nomad-400

brand
Goal Zero
model_name
Nomad 400
release_status
current
rated_power_w_stc
400
cell_type
monocrystalline
form_factor
foldable_blanket
output_connector
High Power Port (HPP, Goal Zero proprietary)
charge_controller_included
false
weight_kg
16.6
confidence_level
high
source_last_checked
2026-08-10
json_export
/solar-panels/goal-zero-nomad-400.json

Overview

The Nomad 400 is Goal Zero's flagship portable panel and the top of the Nomad line: four monocrystalline segments with lamination panel construction, rated 400 W at STC with Voc 23.84 V, Vmp 20.66 V and Imp 20.45 A. Its High Power Port is rated 14–150 V at up to 40 A — a much wider voltage window than the 14–23 V HPP on the Nomad 200 — which is what makes it compatible with the higher-voltage input on the Yeti PRO 4000 and Yeti PRO 8000 as well as the Yeti 1500X/3000X/6000X. It carries an IP65 rating, a 15 ft HPP extension in the box, and Goal Zero publishes temperature coefficients (Vmp -0.30%/°C, Imp and Pmax -0.44%/°C) and a maximum system voltage of 1000 V, which is unusual disclosure for a portable panel. At 36.6 lb (16.6 kg) with a shoulder strap and carrying handles it is portable but firmly two-hand.

Variant note: Current Nomad 400 (SKU 11950). Distinct from the smaller Nomad 200 and from the rigid Boulder line. Solar-generator bundle SKUs that pair this panel with a Yeti are excluded.

Data note: All figures taken from Goal Zero's published product specifications block on 2026-08-10 (SKU 11950). Goal Zero publishes Isc = 20.45 A and Imp = 20.45 A on this page — Isc normally exceeds Imp, so this is preserved verbatim and flagged in weaknesses as an apparent manufacturer data quirk rather than corrected. cableLengthM converted from the published 35.43 in (0.9 m); the box also includes a 15 ft HPP extension recorded under includedAdapters. dimensions in mm converted from the published metric cm (folded 72.5 × 80.5 × 3 cm; unfolded 289.5 × 80.5 × 0.5 cm). Panel construction is stated as lamination rather than glass. Operating temperature range -40 to 85 C is published but not stored (schema has no field for it).

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.

Rating (STC)
AttributeValue
Rated power (STC) 400 W
Cell type Monocrystalline
Form factor Foldable blanket
Folding segments 4
Cell efficiency No numeric figure published
Electrical characteristics
AttributeValue
Published values Voc 23.84 V · Vmp 20.66 V · Imp 20.45 A · Isc 20.45 A
Output & connection
AttributeValue
Output connector High Power Port (HPP, Goal Zero proprietary)
Included adapters 15 ft HPP extension, USB-A output (5 V, 2.4 A / 12 W)
Output cable 0.9 m
Charge controller included No
Official compatibility statement Officially specified for Goal Zero Yeti power stations, with published charge-time tables for Yeti 1500X, Yeti 3000X, Yeti 6000X, Yeti PRO 4000 and Yeti PRO 8000. HPP voltage window 14–150 V.
Physical
AttributeValue
Weight 16.6 kg (36.6 lb)
Dimensions unfolded (L × W × H) 2,895 × 805 × 5 mm
Dimensions folded (L × W × H) 725 × 805 × 30 mm
Ingress protection IP65
Model & availability
AttributeValue
Warranty 2 years
Release status Current
Market region US

Use cases

  • Recharging a Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 or Yeti PRO 8000 in a single day of good sun
  • Long-outage home backup where roof-mount solar is not available
  • Overlanding with a shoulder strap and carrying handles

Strengths and weaknesses

Strengths

  • 14–150 V HPP output makes it compatible with the Yeti PRO 4000 and Yeti PRO 8000, not just the mid-range Yeti line
  • Manufacturer publishes temperature coefficients and a maximum system voltage — unusual for a portable panel
  • IP65 ingress rating on the panel body
  • 15 ft HPP extension in the box

Weaknesses

  • Goal Zero publishes Isc equal to Imp (both 20.45 A); typically Isc exceeds Imp, so this figure is preserved verbatim but flagged as an apparent manufacturer data quirk
  • 16.6 kg is firmly two-hand
  • HPP is Goal Zero proprietary: non-Yeti compatibility is not officially stated
  • No charge controller included
  • 2-year warranty trails the 5- and 25-year warranties elsewhere in this class

Where to buy

Retail offers — a commerce layer, not a source for any specification on this page. No current price is tracked for this product; check the merchant for pricing.
MerchantPriceCheckedAvailabilityLink
Goal ZeroprimaryManufacturer directNot 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-level provenance (9 entries, checked 2026-08-10)
FieldNormalized valueRaw claimSourceConfidence
ratedPowerW 400 Rated Power: 400 Watts Official spec page — STC rating. high
cellType monocrystalline Cell Type: Monocrystalline Official spec page — Panel Construction: Lamination. high
formFactor foldable_blanket The Nomad 400 is designed to be easy to take with you ... lightweight and folds down to be more compact ... includes a shoulder strap and carrying handles. Official product page — Four-segment folding lamination panel with carrying handles, not a rigid glass briefcase. high
outputConnector High Power Port (HPP, Goal Zero proprietary) Output Port (HPP): 14-150V, 40 A, 400W Official spec page — Voltage window 14-150 V is wider than the 14-23 V HPP on the Nomad 200. Also carries a USB-A port (5 V, 2.4 A / 12 W); 15 ft HPP extension included in the box. high
vocV 23.84 Open Circuit Voltage (Voc): 23.84 V Official spec page high
vmpV 20.66 Peak Power Operating Voltage (Vmp): 20.66 V Official spec page high
impA 20.45 Peak Power Operating Current (Imp): 20.45 A Official spec page high
iscA 20.45 Short Circuit Current (Isc): 20.45 A Official spec page — Isc equals Imp on the manufacturer's page; typically Isc exceeds Imp, so this figure is preserved verbatim and flagged as an apparent manufacturer data quirk rather than corrected. medium
weightKg 16.6 Weight: 36.60 lbs. (16.6 kg) Official spec page — Manufacturer's own metric value used verbatim. high

All sources used

entity: solar_panel/goal-zero-nomad-400 source_last_checked: 2026-08-10 confidence_level: high methodology: /methodology/