Goal Zero Boulder 50 - solar panel - 50 Watt
$174.99
Mfg # 32406
CDW # 7839170
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Rugged, durable, and rigid. The Boulder 50 Solar Panel is built with strong tempered glass and an aluminum frame with added corner protection for temporary or permanent installation. Equipped with an integrated kickstand to help get optimal angle to the sun. Use with a Goal Zero portable power pack or portable power station to charge your gear day or night.
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Goal Zero Boulder 50 - solar panel - 50 Watt is rated
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Rated 5 out of
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Douglas B from
Well Built - Power Rating is Overstated
This panel is well built. Would like to purchase a carrying case but doesn't appear to be an option. Power rating is overstated by at least 25%. Even with the MPPT module, clear day, 75 F, 50 degree sun angle the maximum output is 36 watts. If GoalZero support wants to reach out and let me know how to improve the output, I am open to suggestions.
I have the same issue with the 100 watt panel.
Date published: 2024-09-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Moby from
Dissapointing
I have been living off right now for 5 years, I've been using solar panels from goal zero exclusively but I've had to replace at least one every year when they stop working. And I've just had the final one stop charging and I will never buy another goal zero panel again. I think 5 years is a good stretch to give it a try and you failed me four times in those five years. I also work for REI and sell these products
Date published: 2022-09-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Value oriented from
Valueoriented
When kept in the bag with another bolder 50 it is a decent value and easily transported for car xampung
Date published: 2023-10-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tbay from
50 Watt Panel, yes please!
Hooked up the 50 watt panel to a 1000 watt yeti goal zero. It is meeting my expectations. At almost 2pm in full sunlight, I am getting 34watts. Pretty sure if I pair this with the mppt I would get closer to 40 watts.
So far, I have my wifi running off the 1000 watt goal zero battery, and with the 50 watt panel, it says I have over 600+ watt hours, which is almost 29 days. That is quite a bit of back up time!!!!! Very happy with my investment. Thinking about increasing solar watts by 200 and getting the briefcase.
Date published: 2019-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kjs0 from
Warning if wanting to chain multiple panels
The boulder 50 cones with cables to chain multiple panels in serial. Be warned that if you do this, as i did with 2 panels, the second panel only adds 5 to 10 watts of charging power. This was verified by a GZ tech who said " that is all you should expect." Apparently you need the 8mm combiner cable to connect in parallel to get better performance. It doesn't state this anywhere on the product description for the panel.
Date published: 2022-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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philwb7aei from
Real power!
I needed a panel to go along with a Yeti 1000 (Costco). I also have an Escape 150 and a couple Boulder 15 panels. The 50 isn't quite as portable as the 15, but then it has over 3x the charging power. Its really well built, and its obvious that weight was considered in the design. The edges and corners are an improvement over the 15's. The folding tilt foot is a great addition to the design and makes it easy to adjust the sun angle. A longer power cord could help keep the generator out of the elements, but you can buy an "extension cord" if you really need one (and the shorter cord is desirable because it helps minimize power loss in the wiring).
Speaking of real power, check out the new lithium generators. There's some serious power capacity!
Date published: 2017-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Blc73257 from
Item performs as expected.
Easy to transport, setup and affordable. Charges well in direct sunlight.
Date published: 2017-07-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gixy from
Not getting the juice I expected
I bought this to power a yeti 400. I have been in touch with goal zero in hopes to remedy this situation. Full sun I am getting 17 W. This can't be right. If there is a small shadow at all, charging goes to nothing. The reason I write this is for you to check your system with lots of time to get it remedied. I am not pleased with the performance at this point, it doesn't meet what I expected. I wasted a week, should have sent it back first day.
Date published: 2018-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
andrew1 from
Excellent Piece of Hardware
This panel is an excellent piece of hardware. Lightweight. Sturdy. Durable. I am absolutely in love with the tempered glass on the front. Mine has been through a Summer in North Alabama which includes hot, pollen, rain, wind, and even some bird droppings. It still works wonderfully. I do need to clean it a few times a month to keep it in good shape. Still, I believe it would operate under more negligence. I intend on buying another. I did buy the Boulder 100 Briefcase. Also incredible.
Date published: 2021-11-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tbay from
50 Watt Panel, yes please!
Hooked up the 50 watt panel to a 1000 watt yeti goal zero. It is meeting my expectations. At almost 2pm in full sunlight, I am getting 34watts. Pretty sure if I pair this with the mppt I would get closer to 40 watts.
So far, I have my wifi running off the 1000 watt goal zero battery, and with the 50 watt panel, it says I have over 600+ watt hours, which is almost 29 days. That is quite a bit of back up time!!!!! Very happy with my investment. Thinking about increasing solar watts by 200 and getting the briefcase.
Date published: 2019-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Saucyno1 from
Great product
I have quite a few items from Goal zero at this point. I wish there was a more competitive warrantee, but they are excellent products. I have tried others, but goal zero seems to be my favorite.
Date published: 2021-11-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Very angry customer from
A little cloud shuts it off and it stays off!!
I am totally disappointed and angry that nowhere in the product description does it say that a passing cloud will shut this panel down until you unplug it and replug it into the power bank. This is a TOTAL DESIGN FLAW and Goal Zero should be ashamed that they are selling this under false pretenses. I can't believe that none of the reviewers commented about this fault. A whole day of sun wasted.
I bought this with the idea that I could plug in the panel and go for a hike and return after 6-8 hours with a fully charged power pac. Now I'm told that if a cloud passes in the first three minutes of my hike, then the rest of the time the panels output will be SHUT OFF until I replug it!! I have to stay there and monitor whether it is charging so I can unplug and replug each time it shuts off. It boggles my mind that this can be sold as a method of charging any of the power pacs.
The Nomad panels all have reset circuitry, why not the Boulder? Customer service says it would make the product too expensive. It is a TOTALLY UNRELIABLE SOURCE OF POWER WITHOUT AN AUTOMATIC RESET!!
Date published: 2018-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Gary_UP from
Great power
These are amazing. I was finally able to draw my Yeti 300 down to about 60% power. With mostly sunshine in northern Michigan I was able to Chatge my Yeti back to 100in about 4 hours with two chained. Was able to achieve a max of 72 watts even without a totally clear sky
Date published: 2017-05-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tbay007 from
50 Watt Panel, yes please!
Hooked up the 50 watt panel to a 1000 watt yeti goal zero. It is meeting my expectations. At almost 2pm in full sunlight, I am getting 34watts. Pretty sure if I pair this with the mppt I would get closer to 40 watts.
So far, I have my wifi running off the 1000 watt goal zero battery, and with the 50 watt panel, it says I have over 600+ watt hours, which is almost 29 days. That is quite a bit of back up time!!!!! Very happy with my investment. Thinking about increasing solar watts by 200 and getting the briefcase.
Date published: 2019-08-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave C from
Boulder 150 Solar Panel
It does a terrific job of recharging my Goal Zero 150 power bank!
Date published: 2021-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Volcano Skier from
Not waterproof huh
Just got off the phone with tech..panels have exposed connections that are not waterproof...they suggest taking panel in when it might rain...haha...permanant installation right on product description...it was like I was the first person ever to ask question..Think the company might be run by posers who never go outside...returning
Date published: 2017-06-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Tripp2019 from
Great product!
I love the Boulder 50 solar panel. It easily connects to my yeti 150 and powers it in a very short time.
Date published: 2021-11-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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Tony J T from
Didn't disappoint
Purchased the boulder 50 for my yeti 400, used it yesterday and almost charged the yeti to full from 20%. great purchase. Wish theres a case to put the boulder in to protect it better and transport better.
Date published: 2017-09-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
none13 from
Satisfied
This panel works very well and consistently with my Yeti 150.
Date published: 2017-09-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Retired from
More Power!
First off, it's big. Well built. And it works. Fast.
I like the stand, you set it up facing the sun, plug in, and that is it.
Well, unless you are like me and camp up in the woods ... Then you might have to chase the sun around throughout the day. No worries ...
Date published: 2017-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KenWro from
Fantastic with Sherpa 100 and Yeti 150!
I have been using both the Sherpa 100 and Yeti 150 for a couple of years now. When using solar to charge them I was using Nomad 20s, which have done a good job. This year I am "experimenting", if you will, with keeping my iPhones and iPads charged only with solar power. I want to see how viable solar is for this purpose. The Nomad 20s were doing a good job, but given our at time sporadic sun here in Michigan I wanted to try a little more horsepower. The Boulder 50 is living up to Goal Zero's claims / my expectations.
As with all Goal Zero products I love the "plug and play" aspect of the design. When this puppy arrived I unpacked from the well protected boxing and placed in the yard to put it to work. I've never had the Sherpa 100 charge so fast on solar. I was certainly happy with the purchase. I now rotate the two power supplies, to give them "equal time" and the Boulder 50 just keeps them happy. Even when down for a couple of days, due to rain, the chargers are brought back to life in short order. I am very happy with the purchase and highly recommend the solar panel.
Date published: 2017-04-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
C Collins from
It works.
It's the best compliment I can give. I bought this, and a Yeti 150 to test them out, and they both work well for charging my small devices.
Date published: 2021-11-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
fredmg from
Gave it to friends as a wedding gift.
Gave a "super starter Goal Zero" package (Yeti 150, Boulder 50, Light-A-Life 350 & car charger to friends who go off surfing and camping in their van 2 or 3 times a month. They were super stoked.
Date published: 2017-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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R in Sioux Falls from
Boulder 50 with Yeti 500, South Dakota.
I set the panel on my deck railing, facing south. The panel generated between 20 and 25 watts per hour.worked well with my Yeti 500.
Date published: 2021-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Julia from
Love my Boulder 50!
I love my Boulder 50 Solar Panel! It pairs well with my Yeti 500X power bank. I use it just to charge different devices (phones, speakers, computers, headphones and it provides just enough power to do that!
Date published: 2021-11-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
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Anickodem from
Yeti 150 w/ Boulder 50
I could not be happier. The Boulder 50 may not be "portable", but it is the perfect pairing in my mind for the Yeti 150 as it chargers the battery very quickly. For my needs, I was just looking the Yeti to power a laptop and cell phone while at a coffee shop or while climbing.
Date published: 2017-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
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Offgridelf from
Fairly lightweight and easy to move
I bought this to go with my Yeti 400. I didn't really want a panel this big, but I wanted the amount of power it provided. So when it arrived, I was pleasantly surprised by how light it was. It's so easy to pick up and move around to wherever the sun is to keep my Yeti fully charged. Not cumbersome at all. I love it and am glad I ended up going with this size.
Date published: 2017-11-27T00:00:00-05:00