Backup for Starlink
Keep Starlink, router and remote work devices online during blackouts, travel or field operations.
Problem to solve
- Starlink gives internet but still needs stable power.
- Adding laptop, monitor and router can double or triple the load.
- For remote use, solar input and daily energy matter more than peak output.
Typical consumption
| Load | Typical watts | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Starlink terminal | 50-100W | Continuous |
| Router / network | 10-30W | Continuous |
| Laptop | 60-100W | Work use |
| Monitor | 30-70W | Optional |
| Phone charging | 10-30W | Small load |
Autonomie
| Level | Load range | What it covers | Recommended solution | Autonomie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlink Only | 60-100W | Starlink and router | 1 kWh station class | 9-14h typical |
| Remote Work | 150-250W | Starlink, laptop and monitor | 2 kWh station class | 7-12h typical |
| Multi-day Remote | 250W+ daily use | Starlink + work + solar recharge | 2-5 kWh station + solar | Depends on sun hours |
Technical notes before buying
- At 75W average, Starlink uses about 1800Wh per 24h before losses. That is the key number for multi-day planning.
- Solar recommendation depends heavily on country, season and shade.
Build a real autonomy estimate
Add each device, set the quantity and daily hours. The calculator totals your energy need, compares the available power station classes and shows how solar input changes the picture.