5 Reasons to Get a Portable Solar Power Generator

5 Reasons to Get a Portable Solar Power Generator

Over the years solar power generators have gotten less expensive and more portable—if you’ve been thinking about getting one, now’s the time.  

A solar generator is made up of a portable power station with ports to plug in your gear and solar panels you can use to recharge the station for reliable and renewable power off the grid. With a solar powered generator, you never have to worry about running out of power.  

Here’s a quick rundown of the top reasons to invest in your own portable solar power. 

1. Dependability 

A portable solar generator gives you dependable power whether you’re far from home or setting up in your backyard. Nowhere to recharge your power station? No problem. Plug it into your solar panels and head out for the day while it powers up.  

Someone stands on top of a van near a portable solar generator

2. Ease of Use 

Goal Zero’s portable solar power generators are easy to use—no matter where you are. Mount the solar panels on a vehicle or use the kickstands to prop them up on the ground at your campsite. Plus, the power station that comes with your solar panels has a lot of different ports, making it easy to find a spot to charge all your devices.  

Plus, solar generators are much lower maintenance than traditional gas generators. You don’t have to worry about whether or not you’ve got fuel on hand. Just find a spot in the sun and you're good to go.  

3. Safe and Clean 

Portable solar power is safer and cleaner than the power you get from a gas generator—and as a bonus feature, it’s also quiet. Unlike gas generators, solar generators are safe to use indoors. This comes in handy if you’re powering indoor appliances in a cabin or van. It also helps if you’re using your solar generator to run power tools while working on projects around the house from renovations to full remodels.  

A family sits together

4. Versatility 

Solar generators come in handy in all sorts of situations: 

  • Run lights and appliances in your home or RV 
  • Power your grill  
  • Keep safety gear charged   
  • Run a portable fridge so you can keep food and drinks cold 
  • Recharge your laptop and phone off the grid 
  • Power lights and speakers to upgrade the vibe at your campsite or backyard party. 

5. Durability  

At Goal Zero, we put our gear through a lot to make sure you can too. Our portable solar power generators are made of rugged materials and designed to be used outdoors. We’re excited to see where you take yours.  

 

Compare Portable Solar Power Generators  

Yeti 200X + Nomad 50 
Yeti 1500X + Ranger 300 Briefcase 
Yeti 3000X + Boulder 200 Briefcase 
Power Station Weight 
5 lbs
45.64 lbs 
69.78 lbs 
Solar Panel Weight 
6.85 lbs 
37.71 lbs 
42 lbs 
Time to run portable fridge 
8 hours 61 hours 122 hours
Laptop recharges 
4 31 61
Time to recharge Yeti from solar panel 
4-8 hours 6-12 hours 18-36 hours
Yeti Ports 

USB-A Port (output)   

USB-C Port (output)  

USB-PD Port (output)  

6mm Port (output)  

12V Car Port (output)  

120V AC Inverter (output) 

230V AC Inverter (output) Charging Port (input, 8mm) 

USB-A Port (output)   

USB-C Port (output)  

USB-PD Port (output)  

6mm Port (output)  

12V Car Port (output)  

12V Power Pole port (output) 120V AC Inverter (output) 

230V AC Inverter (output) Charging Port (input, 8mm) Power Pole Charging Port (input)  

Expansion Module port 

USB-A Port (output)   

USB-C Port (output)  

USB-PD Port (output)  

6mm Port (output)  

12V Car Port (output)  

12V Power Pole port (output)  

120V AC Inverter (output) 

230V AC Inverter (output) Charging Port (input, 8mm) 

Power Pole Charging Port (input)  

Expansion Module port 

 

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