How Long Will the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X Run String Lights?
Updated 2026-10-17 · Yes
The numbers
| Battery capacity | 1516Wh (NMC) |
|---|---|
| Usable energy | 1289Wh (85% via AC outlets) |
| Continuous AC output | 2000W |
| Surge rating | 3500W |
| String lights running watts | 20W |
| Startup watts | 20W |
| Average draw | 20W |
| Estimated runtime | 2.7 days |
| Energy per day of typical use | 100Wh |
1516Wh × 0.85 = 1289Wh usable ÷ 20W average = 64.4 hours
Station specs: source, checked 2026-10-17. See how we calculate runtime.
Adjust the numbers
Check the label on your string lights and enter its real wattage.
Recharging with solar
The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X accepts up to 600W of solar input. In real conditions that harvests about 2.3 kWh on a sunny day (5 peak-sun hours), or about 750Wh with one 200W panel.
Solar can keep up. String lights use about 100Wh a day at 5 hours of use, so with enough panels and good sun the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X can run it indefinitely.
Tips
- LED string lights for a campsite or patio use 5–25W per strand.
- You’ll still have about 1980W of AC capacity left for other devices at the same time, though they’ll share the same battery.
- The Goal Zero Yeti 1500X uses NMC cells, which are lighter but rated for fewer cycles (typically 500–800) than newer LFP models.
Other power stations running string lights
| Power station | Capacity | Output | Runtime | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 | 1070Wh | 1500W | 45 hours | Yes |
| Bluetti AC180 | 1152Wh | 1800W | 2 days | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 1000 Plus | 1264Wh | 2000W | 2.2 days | Yes |
| Jackery Explorer 2000 Plus | 2042Wh | 3000W | 3.6 days | Yes |
| EcoFlow Delta 2 Max | 2048Wh | 2400W | 3.6 days | Yes |
| Anker SOLIX F2000 | 2048Wh | 2400W | 3.6 days | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200L | 2048Wh | 2400W | 3.6 days | Yes |
| Bluetti AC200MAX | 2048Wh | 2200W | 3.6 days | Yes |
FAQ
Will the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X run string lights overnight?
Yes. Eight hours uses about 160Wh, roughly 12% of the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X’s usable capacity.
How long does the Goal Zero Yeti 1500X take to recharge with solar?
With its maximum 600W of solar input it refills in about 3.4 hours of strong sun. With a single 200W panel, expect about 2 sunny days (10 hours of full sun).