I recently saw this article, which appeared to indicate that Starlink might soon be getting a solar-powered ground terminal and / or router. But I've not been able to find this actually announced anywhere else, yet.
Now of course anybody could create a solar setup to power Starlink's kit, such as through the simple combination of a few panels and some additional kit, like an inverter and solar regulator (or a power station to simplify things). But you'd need a fairly big panel (or panels) to generate coverage for the c.80 - 180 watts of load that it can gobble, and that's only on a sunny day with no clouds.
Either that, or perhaps they're thinking to make the kit even more power efficient than the latest hardware, which would then require a smaller solar setup. In any case, if SpaceX do end up launching a branded solution, then it'll probably cost a fair bit.
SpaceX Introduces Solar-Powered Starlink Solutions for Global Connectivity
SpaceX has been at the forefront of innovation in satellite internet with its revolutionary product, Starlink,...
www.tesla-mag.com
Now of course anybody could create a solar setup to power Starlink's kit, such as through the simple combination of a few panels and some additional kit, like an inverter and solar regulator (or a power station to simplify things). But you'd need a fairly big panel (or panels) to generate coverage for the c.80 - 180 watts of load that it can gobble, and that's only on a sunny day with no clouds.
Either that, or perhaps they're thinking to make the kit even more power efficient than the latest hardware, which would then require a smaller solar setup. In any case, if SpaceX do end up launching a branded solution, then it'll probably cost a fair bit.























