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Worked example · Ten-hour field day

Starlink Mini mobile internet for a long field day

A ten-hour Starlink Mini power budget with phone charging and task lighting, including battery-only and daily-solar checks.

3 device types20% extra energy marginWithout recharging
Quick answer

Battery target for 1 day

758Wh

Stated battery capacity, including a 20% extra energy margin on demand and 80% usable energy.

Adjust this example

This example uses 505 Wh per day. For 1 day without recharging, 20% extra energy and an 80% usable-energy allowance give a rated capacity target of 758 Wh. Continuous output and startup requirements remain separate checks.

Energy per day
505 Wh
Power × hours × quantity
Power check
70 / 90 W
Simultaneous / peak — planning values
Solar target
200 W
4 peak sun hours · 75% yield

Solar is a separate estimate. The battery target is calculated without intermediate recharging.

Shortlist first

Define the power requirement

This is a sizing target, not a list of verified Philippine recommendations.

Battery boundary

758 Wh

Includes days, the extra energy margin on demand and the 80% usable-energy allowance

Output boundary

70 W · 90 W

Verify the exact appliance and inverter together

Regional checks

Check appliance voltage, frequency and sockets

Regional SKU, cable compatibility, warranty and stock still require confirmation.

What is included

The devices in this example

These are sensible starting values. Change the hours and exact devices in the planner to make the answer yours.

Adjust devices
  • Starlink Mini

    400 Wh per day
    Average consumption
    40 W
    Entered peak
    60 W
    Hours per day
    10 hours
    Quantity
    1
  • Phone charging

    30 Wh per day
    Average consumption
    15 W
    Entered peak
    20 W
    Hours per day
    2 hours
    Quantity
    1
  • LED task lights

    75 Wh per day
    Average consumption
    15 W
    Entered peak
    15 W
    Hours per day
    5 hours
    Quantity
    1
Total for one day505 Wh
Useful tip 1

A smaller communication budget

This example excludes an all-day laptop load. Compare your actual devices and hours before selecting a battery.

Useful tip 2

Keep the cable path explicit

Starlink Mini supports specific DC and USB-C conditions. A physical plug alone does not prove a supported path.

Calculation detailsSee the assumptions behind this answer
  1. Starlink Mini is planned at 40W for ten hours
  2. One phone receives two hours at a 15W charging average
  3. Task lighting adds 15W for five hours
  4. The Starlink Mini peak remains a separate output check

How the battery target is formed

505 Wh per day × 1 day × 1.2 ÷ 0.8 ≈ 758 Wh

The daily consumption above is rounded for display. The calculation uses unrounded values. The factor is 1 + the extra energy margin, added to demand rather than kept as battery charge; the 80% usable-energy allowance is a separate factor.
SourcesSee manuals and supporting guides
Official Starlink Mini specification sheet↗
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