Yeti 1250 Solar Generator From Goal Zero

The “Go Green” and “What’s Your Carbon Footprint?” fad was quite strong a few years ago, but it appears to have finally calmed down; probably because of the slowing world economy. “Going Green” comes at a price, and when it comes down to it, people care about their wallets more than the environment. Although people aren’t spending as much money as they were a few years ago, companies are still bringing environmentally friendly products to the consumer.

I’m all for green as long as it makes sense. I haven’t done the cost/benefit calculations for the Yeti 1250 Solar Generator by Goal Zero, but it looks promising at first glance. I personally love having modern amenities, but there are folks out there that live “off-grid” by choice. They don’t always have it easy, but the Yeti Solar Generator can potentially make life a little more comfortable for these people.

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As the name would suggest, the power generator is powered by the sun, and the device is rather simple to use. The user only needs to hook up the solar panels and the appliances/equipment you want to run. Unlike propane or gasoline generators, the Yeti Solar Generator is silent and is zero emissions. I guess the not so “green” part of this whole setup is the Lead-acid battery used to hold the charge. But it’s not like you need to dump the battery every few charges. Plus, there are proper facilities to get rid of batteries, should you need to replace them.

The two solar panels that come with the kit are able to charge the unit in 24 hours, or you could get things started off by charging it via the AC Wall Charger in approximately 16 hours. Up to six additional solar panels can be linked to the generator to cut the charge time down to approximately six hours.

When fully charged, Yeti generator is capable of powering a refrigerator for four days, a laptop for 30 hours, or a TV for 35 hours. The device weighs in at 103 pounds and features a number of outlets, both regular and USB. An LCD display also features the displays incoming and outgoing wattage as well as level of charge remaining.

For North Americans, this generator is perfect for camping trips; perhaps you can use it for a secluded cabin by the lake, or simply as a backup emergency source. I’ve spent some time in developing countries where load shedding is a common practice, and this could be a pretty good solution, although it’s on the pricey side at $1,399 for the kit, while each additional solar panel costs $240.

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Eddie is a writer covering men's lifestyle topics for Unfinished Man. With a business degree and passion for writing, he provides reviews on the latest cars, gadgets, and other interests for today's man. Eddie crafts entertaining and informative articles aimed at helping readers live their best lives.

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