Goal Zero Yeti 1500

A 1,505 Wh LiFePO4 portable power station with a 2,000 W inverter, up to 900 W of solar input and an IPX4 rating, built for 120 V, 60 Hz.

  • Best for rugged outdoor use
  • Power station
  • 1,505 Wh
  • 5-year warranty
Goal Zero Yeti 1500 portable power station
At a glance
  • Made by Goal Zero.
  • Capacity: 1,505 Wh with LiFePO4 cells rated for 4,000 cycles to 80% of original capacity.
  • Output: 2,000 W continuous and 3,600 W surge across 4 AC outlets (120 V, 60 Hz), plus 12 V ports with up to 405 W combined.
  • Charging: 1,500 W from the wall (about 1.1 hours) and up to 900 W of solar and DC input in total.
  • IPX4 water resistance, 5-year warranty, 23.93 kg. A US model: 120 V, 60 Hz.

Not tested by us

We have not tested the Goal Zero Yeti 1500. The figures on this page come from the sources listed at the end of the page, checked on 13 November 2026, and we do not show prices. "Best for" is based on what the maker says the product is designed for, not on our own tests.

Key figures

1,505 Wh

Capacity

2,000 W

Continuous output (3,600 W surge)

900 W

Maximum solar and DC input

Specifications

Last checked on 13 November 2026. The grey text under each name explains what the value means. To see it next to other products, compare it in our comparison tool.

SpecificationValue
Storage
CapacityHow much energy the battery stores. Bigger means longer runtime or more of your own solar power used later.1,505.28 Wh (51.2 V, 29.4 Ah)
Battery chemistryLFP (lithium iron phosphate) cells are known for long life and stable behaviour with heat.LiFePO4 (LFP)
Cycle lifeHow many full charge and discharge cycles the cells are rated for before they hold less than the stated share of their original capacity.4,000 cycles to 80% of original capacity (at 25 °C charge and discharge)
ExpansionExtra battery units that add storage to the same system.None: Goal Zero says the 6th generation Yeti 1000 and 1500 do not work with the Yeti Link expansion module or the Yeti Tank expansion batteries
Output
AC output (continuous)The power it can deliver all the time. Add up the watts of what you want to run at once and stay below this.4 outlets, 120 V, 60 Hz pure sine wave, 20 A: 2,000 W continuous, 2,000 W per port and 2,000 W in total
AC output (surge)A short burst above the continuous rating, for appliances that draw more power when they start.3,600 W peak
AC output, bypass modeThe most the AC outlets can deliver while the unit passes mains power straight through, instead of running from the battery.1,752 W maximum (up to 14.6 A) when the unit is plugged into the wall
USB-APorts for phones, tablets and small devices.2 ports, 18 W maximum each (36 W combined)
USB-CPorts for laptops, phones and tablets. Power delivery up to 100 W can charge most laptops.1 port at 140 W (5 to 28 V, up to 5 A), 1 port at 60 W (5 to 20 V, up to 3 A) and 2 ports at 30 W each; 260 W combined
12 V DC outputsDirect 12 V ports for car-style accessories, lights, pumps and fridges. They avoid the losses of converting to AC and back.12 V auxiliary (car-style) port 162 W (13.5 V, 12 A); 12 V High Power Port (HPP) 405 W (13.5 V, 30 A); 2 x 6 mm ports 135 W each (13.5 V, 10 A); 405 W combined across the 12 V outputs
Pass-through chargingWhether it can power devices while it is itself being charged.Yes: you can charge the Yeti while it powers devices
No-load power useThe power the unit draws just to keep its inverter running with nothing plugged in. Turn the output off when you are not using it.Not stated as a figure; Goal Zero's guide says an active port can still show a small output with nothing plugged in, so turn ports off when not in use
Charging
AC chargingHow fast it charges from a wall socket. Higher means a shorter wait.Fast: 1,500 W (104 to 127 V AC, 60 Hz, 12.5 A on the page and up to 14.6 A in the guide). Low speed: 750 W (6.25 A).
Time to charge from the mainsHow long a full charge takes from a wall socket.Fast: 1.1 hours (0 to 80% in 0.8 hours). Low speed: 2.4 hours (0 to 80% in 1.6 hours).
Solar inputHow much solar panel power it accepts. A higher figure fills the battery faster on a sunny day.8 mm low-voltage input 300 W maximum (13.2 to 30 V, 10 A) and High Power Port input 600 W maximum (12.3 to 60 V, 20 A); 900 W combined DC and solar input
Solar charging timeHow long a full charge takes from solar panels, in the conditions the maker names.3 hours at the 900 W maximum; 17.2 hours with a 100 W panel, 8.6 hours with 200 W, 5.7 hours with 300 W, 4.3 hours with 400 W, 3 hours with 600 W or 800 W
Car chargingCharging from a car's 12 V or 24 V socket while driving. Slow, but useful on the road.Through the 8 mm input with a 12 V car charger (10 A): 13.6 hours for a full charge
Backup switchover (EPS)What happens when the grid fails. EPS means it takes over automatically.Automatic Power Switching (APS): grid to battery in under 15 ms when the unit is plugged into the wall and loads use its AC outlets
Solar and off-grid
Works with solar panelsWhether you can charge it from solar panels. Yes means a built-in solar input or a compatible solar setup; read the detail for the voltage and power limits.Yes: two solar inputs, up to 900 W combined (8 mm 300 W and High Power Port 600 W).
Off-grid useWhether the maker describes it running with no grid connection at all, for example in a cabin, van or off-grid home. Backup only means it covers power cuts but needs the grid the rest of the time.Yes: it runs devices with no grid connection when charged by solar panels; Goal Zero markets it for camping, overlanding and power outages.
Housing and warranty
Dimensions (L × W × H)Check the space before you buy, including room around it for airflow and cables.40 × 28.9 × 30.52 cm (15.7 × 11.4 × 12.02 in), as listed (Goal Zero does not say which side is which)
WeightMatters for lifting, wall mounting and moving it.23.93 kg (52.75 lb); the guide rounds it to 24 kg
Operating temperatureThe range it is rated to work in. Cold and heat can reduce performance.Charging 0 to 40 °C; discharging -20 to 40 °C
Storage conditionsThe temperature, humidity and recharge routine the maker recommends if you store the unit for weeks or months.Shelf life of 12 months; see the guide for storage instructions
Protection ratingIP ratings show protection from dust and water. IP55 and IP65 are rated for outdoor-style exposure; check the installation guidance.IPX4 (splashing from any direction; not suitable for submersion). Goal Zero advises against operating live loads in the rain.
Noise levelFan noise while working.Not stated
ConnectivityHow you monitor and control it, usually through an app.Bluetooth 4.2 and Wi-Fi a/g/n with the Goal Zero app: monitoring, ultrafast charging switch, port control, energy history and over-the-air updates
CertificationsSafety and grid standards the maker says the product meets.UL 2743 (third-party tested by a nationally recognised test lab) and FCC
WarrantyThe period the maker covers. Read the terms: conditions and capacity guarantees differ.5 years

How long will it run your devices?

Choose how many of each device you want to run at the same time. The wattages are typical figures, so check the label on your own devices.

DeviceTypical powerHow many
10 W
10 W
15 W
60 W
80 W
80 W
40 W
1,000 W
2,000 W
1,000 W
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The estimate assumes 85% of the rated capacity is usable after conversion losses. Goal Zero does not state this figure, so we use a cautious assumption. Real running times vary with temperature, battery age and how each device draws power.

Compatible with

What Goal Zero says this product works with. Anything not listed here is not confirmed.

Solar panels
Goal Zero lists the Boulder 100 and 200 Briefcase, Nomad 100, 200 and 400 panels and the Ranger 300 briefcase, as well as its legacy HPP and 8 mm solar panels and cables.
Car charging cable
12V Car Charging Cable Yeti (6th Gen).
Expansion batteries
Not compatible: Not compatible with the Yeti Link Expansion Module or the Yeti Tank expansion batteries.
App
The free Goal Zero app (Bluetooth and Wi-Fi) for monitoring, control and updates.

Rules where you live

A portable power station is not wired into your home, so it is simple to use almost anywhere. This model is built for 120 V, 60 Hz supplies, so check that it matches the socket and voltage where you live. Connecting one to your home circuits to power the house is different, and the rules for that vary by country. See our country guides for the rules, incentives and prices where you live.

Strengths and things to check

Strengths

  • 2,000 W continuous output with 3,600 W surge (Goal Zero's figures)
  • 900 W maximum solar and DC input, and 1,500 W wall charging
  • IPX4 rating with port shields, built for use outdoors
  • 5-year warranty and 4,000-cycle LiFePO4 cells
  • Plenty of 12 V ports, including a 405 W High Power Port

Worth checking before you buy

  • A 120 V, 60 Hz US model, not made for 230 V mains
  • Cannot be expanded with extra batteries
  • At 23.93 kg it is heavy to carry
  • Goal Zero's page and guide give different AC charging currents (12.5 A and 14.6 A)
  • No noise figure is given

Change log

We record changes to this page here, so you can see when figures such as the warranty were last updated.

13 November 2026
Page published. Goal Zero's US product page described it as new in 2026 and showed a 'Notify Me When Available' button next to Add to cart. Warranty at publication: 5 years. US model for 120 V, 60 Hz.

Where this information comes from

We have not tested the Yeti 1500. Every figure above comes from Goal Zero's US product page (Tech Specs and FAQ) and the Goal Zero user guide for the Yeti 1000 and 1500, last checked on 13 November 2026. This is the new 6th generation Yeti 1500, not the older Yeti 1500X. A value Goal Zero does not state is shown as not stated.

We do not show prices, because they change often and differ between sellers.

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Common questions about Goal Zero Yeti 1500

Is the new Goal Zero Yeti 1500 the same as the Yeti 1500X?

No. Goal Zero says the new Yeti 1500 has a 2,000 W inverter, twice the AC ports, ultrafast charging from 0 to 80% in under an hour, LiFePO4 cells rated for over 4,000 cycles instead of NMC, and an IPX4 rating.

Can the Yeti 1500 be expanded?

No. Goal Zero says the 6th generation Yeti 1000 and 1500 are not compatible with the Yeti Link expansion module or the Yeti Tank expansion batteries from earlier generations.

Is the Yeti 1500 the same as a home battery?

No. It is a portable power station that you plug devices into. An installed home battery is wired into your electrics by an electrician. See our guide to plug-in and installed home batteries.

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