GOAL ZERO Boulder 100 BC Solar Panel User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- GOAL ZERO
Table of Contents
BOULDER™100BC
Solar Panel
User Guide
GET TO KNOW YOUR GEAR
HOW IT WORKS
Plug the 8mm blue-ringed cable into the INPUT port on the Goal Zero Yeti or Sherpa and angle the Boulder 100 Briefcase toward the sun with the attached kickstand. You’ll get the best solar charging experience if you continue to reposition the solar panel throughout the day.
HOW TO CHAIN
To chain multiple Boulder 100 Briefcases together, and for Boulder configurations over 150W, you’ll need to purchase a combiner cable from Goal Zero. Give our customer solutions center a call for help picking the right cable for your setup.
Boulder 100 Briefcase Solar Panel
| Charges the following | Approx. Charge time |
|---|---|
| GOAL ZERO Sherpa 50 | 3 hrs |
| GOAL ZERO Sherpa 100 | 3-4 hrs |
| GOAL ZERO Yeti 150 | 3-6 hrs |
| GOAL ZERO Yeti 400 | 8-16 hrs |
| GOAL ZERO Yeti 1400 | 29-57 hrs |
Solar Panel
Rated Power| 100W
Open Circuit Voltage| 18-22V
Cell Type| Monocrystalline
Ports
Solar port (blue, 8mm male/female) General| 14-22V, up to 7A (100W max)
General
Weight| 25.9 lbs (11.7 kg)
Dimensions| 21.75 x 26.75 x 3.5 in (55.2 x 70.0 x 8.9 cm)
Certs|
Warranty| 12 months
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Are the Boulder Solar Panels waterproof?
A: Yes. The Boulders are designed to withstand the elements, so they’re great
for permanent and semi-permanent installations. What you’re recharging from
the Boulders is what needs your help to stay dry, so keep those power packs
and power stations covered up and protected from the dust, rain, and snow.
Q: Can I chain a Boulder 100 Briefcase with other Boulders?
A: Depends on the panels. Yes, you can chain the Boulder 100 Briefcase with
other Boulders that have an 8mm input or input connector, like the Boulder 50
or the older Boulder 30, by inserting the 8mm blue-ringed connector of the
Boulder 100 Briefcase into the 8mm input of the other Boulder Solar Panel.
When chaining Boulder Solar Panels in configurations over 150W, you’ll need to
purchase a combiner cable from Goal Zero. Give our customer solutions center a
call to determine the right cable for your setup.
Q: What can I charge directly from the Boulder Solar Panels?
A: All of our Boulder Solar Panels are designed to charge Sherpa Power Packs
and Goal Zero Yeti Portable Power Stations. If you’re looking to recharge
things like headlamps,
phones, and other USB devices, check out our foldable Nomad Solar Panels.
Q: How long will it take to charge my Goal Zero Yeti from a Boulder Solar
Panel?
A: That depends on a few factors – how big the Yeti it is, how big the Boulder
it is, how cloudy it is, how hot it is, just to name a few. We’ve created a
handy calculator that takes
all of these factors into consideration. Also, great news, all the Yetis allow
for something called “pass-through power”, this means you can be trickle
charging your Yeti and using it to power your gear, all at the same time.
Q: Can I mount the Boulder Solar Panels to my roof?
A: The Boulder 100 Briefcase is not designed to be mounted permanently to a
fixture; this briefcase fold-and-go style allows you to be more portable. For
mountable panels,
take a look at the Boulder 50 and 100 Solar Panels.
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