Can the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 run a refrigerator?
It runs it, but not for a full day: the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 powers a refrigerator for 23.6 h on a full charge.
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The answer in numbers
Runs it, not a full day
Verdict
23.6 h
Running time, full charge
1,279Wh
Usable at 85%
1,000 / 3,600W
Start needed / surge
The three checks
Refrigerator on its own, with nothing else plugged in, against the published ratings of the Goal Zero Yeti 1500.
| Check | Needs | Station has | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Running watts against continuous output | 275 W | 2,000 W | Passes |
| Starting watts against surge rating | 1,000 W | 3,600 W | Passes |
| A full day at 24 h a day | 1,300 Wh | 1,279 Wh usable | Fails |
How long it runs across models
The appliance class spans a range of models. Running time on a full charge at the low, typical and high figure in the data:
| Case | Energy a day | Running time |
|---|---|---|
| Low end of the class | 0.91 kWh a day | 33.7 h |
| Typical | 1.3 kWh a day | 23.6 h |
| High end of the class | 1.92 kWh a day | 16.0 h |
Watts vary by model and age. Check the label on your own appliance and enter it for an exact answer.
Keeping up on solar
At 4 peak sun hours, counting 75% of the panel rating: 200 W of panels bring in about 600 Wh a day, 46% of the 1,300 Wh it uses at 24 h a day. 900 W of panels bring in about 2,700 Wh a day, more than the 1,300 Wh it uses at 24 h a day, so the station keeps up.
Other options
The smallest Goal Zero model in the data that is enough for a full day of a refrigerator is the Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 (3,994 Wh). The nearest capacities from any brand:
| Power station | Capacity | Verdict | Running time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 | 3,994 Wh | Enough | 2.6 days |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1,265 Wh | Runs it, but not long enough | 19.8 h |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 v2 | 1,536 Wh | Enough | 24.1 h |
| Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra | 1,536 Wh | Enough | 24.1 h |
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500
Everything the Goal Zero Yeti 1500 runs, its recharge times and full specifications
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