Worked example · One workday

Off-grid remote work: Starlink, laptop and network

A transparent one-day battery and solar budget for an eight-hour remote workday with Starlink Mini, a laptop and local network equipment.

3 device types20% extra energy marginWithout recharging

Quick answer

Battery target for 1 day

1,530Wh

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

Adjust this example

This example needs about 1,020Wh per day before reserve and conversion allowance. A 1kWh-labelled station is therefore not a conservative full-day battery-only fit; useful solar or reduced hours changes the equation.

Energy per day: 1,020 Wh
Power check: 120 / 155 W
Solar target: 350 W

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

Shortlist first

Stations to compare first

We check both battery size and whether the station can handle the load. Solar compatibility is still a separate check.

8 of 19 meet the target

First models that meet both the battery and power target, then the longest calculated coverage. No ranking on price or portability.

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EcoFlow

DELTA Pro 3

4,096 Wh · 4,000 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 3,277 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 3.2 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 2,600 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Anker SOLIX

F3800

3,840 Wh · 6,000 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 3,072 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 3 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 2,400 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Anker SOLIX

F3000

3,072 Wh · 3,600 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 2,458 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 2.4 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 2,400 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

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Jackery

Explorer 3000 v2

3,072 Wh · 3,600 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 2,458 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 2.4 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 1,000 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

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EcoFlow

DELTA 2 Max

2,048 Wh · 2,400 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 1,638 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 1.6 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 1,000 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

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BLUETTI

AC200L

2,048 Wh · 2,400 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 1,638 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 1.6 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 1,200 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionJackery ↗

Jackery

Explorer 2000 Plus

2,043 Wh · 3,000 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 1,634 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 1.6 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 1,400 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionJackery ↗

Jackery

Explorer 2000 v2

2,042 Wh · 2,200 W continu

Meets the target

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 1,634 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 1.6 days
Battery target with extra margin: Met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 400 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionBLUETTI ↗

BLUETTI

AC180

1,152 Wh · 1,800 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 922 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.9 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 500 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionJackery ↗

Jackery

Explorer 1000 v2

1,070 Wh · 1,500 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 856 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.8 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 400 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Anker SOLIX

C1000

1,056 Wh · 1,800 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 845 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.8 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 600 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

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EcoFlow

DELTA 2

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 819 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.8 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 500 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionEcoFlow ↗

EcoFlow

DELTA 3 Plus

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 819 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.8 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 1,000 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

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DJI

Power 1000

1,024 Wh · 2,200 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 819 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.8 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 800 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Anker SOLIX

C1000 Gen 2

1,024 Wh · 2,000 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 819 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.8 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 600 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionBLUETTI ↗

BLUETTI

Elite 100 V2

1,024 Wh · 1,800 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 819 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.8 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 1,000 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionEcoFlow ↗

EcoFlow

RIVER 3 Max Plus

858 Wh · 600 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 686 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.7 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 220 W · too low

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Photo: EU versionBLUETTI ↗

BLUETTI

AC70

768 Wh · 1,000 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 614 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.6 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 500 W · sufficient

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

Anker SOLIX

C800

768 Wh · 1,200 W continu

Recharge sooner needed

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Why this outcome?

Usable battery · 80%: 614 Wh
Coverage without extra margin: 0.6 days
Battery target with extra margin: Not met
Power target: Met
Solar input · watt limit: 300 W · too low

Calculated solar lower bound: 340 W. The overview rounds this up to 50 W.

A watt limit does not prove a panel fits. Also check voltage, current, connectors and the regional version.

Check solar panel

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
320 Wh per day
Average consumption
40 W
Entered peak
60 W
Hours per day
8 hours
Quantity
1
Laptop
520 Wh per day
Average consumption
65 W
Entered peak
100 W
Hours per day
8 hours
Quantity
1
Router / network
180 Wh per day
Average consumption
15 W
Entered peak
20 W
Hours per day
12 hours
Quantity
1

Total for one day1,020 Wh

Useful tip 1

Direct DC can protect the margin

A compatible USB-C or DC path may avoid inverter overhead. Voltage, current, cable and polarity must all match.

Useful tip 2

Connectivity is weather-sensitive twice

Poor weather can raise communication power use while reducing solar harvest. Keep the reserve rather than sizing from a perfect day.

Calculation detailsSee the assumptions behind this answer

Starlink Mini planned at the top of its official 25–40W average range
Laptop uses a 65W working average for eight hours
Local router or network gear averages 15W for twelve hours
All three average loads may overlap

How the battery target is formed

1,020 Wh per day × 1 day × 1.2 ÷ 0.8 ≈ 1,530 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↗Your Power Setup Starlink Mini sizing guide→

Battery target for 1 day

Stations to compare first

DELTA Pro 3

F3800

F3000

Explorer 3000 v2

DELTA 2 Max

AC200L

Explorer 2000 Plus

Explorer 2000 v2

AC180

Explorer 1000 v2

C1000

DELTA 2

DELTA 3 Plus

Power 1000

C1000 Gen 2

Elite 100 V2

RIVER 3 Max Plus

AC70

C800

The devices in this example

Starlink Mini

Laptop

Router / network

Direct DC can protect the margin

Connectivity is weather-sensitive twice

How the battery target is formed

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