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13 — Anker SOLIX + Starlink Mini power budget

Scope: Public manufacturer specs only; runtime maths for planning. Cite sources. Not a warranty or electrical design certificate.
Last researched: 27 Sep 2026 (Europe/London).

ESSENTIAL — Public specs (cited)

Anker SOLIX C1000 (model A1761)

From Anker SOLIX C1000 EU datasheet (SolarPowerSupply CDN copy of Anker datasheet):

Spec	Value	Source
Capacity	1056 Wh	Anker C1000 datasheet EU EN 2023-12-28
Battery type	LiFePO4	same
AC rated output	1800 W (SurgePad surge 2400 W)	same
Cycle life	3000+ to 80%	same
Max AC input (recharge)	1300 W (ultra-fast ~58 min claim)	same
Solar input	up to 600 W MPPT (XT60)	same
USB-C	2 ports; up to 100 W class on high port / 130 W total (datasheet)	same
Weight	~12.9 kg	same
Datasheet PDF	https://cdn.solarpowersupply.eu/files/Anker%20SOLIX%20C1000%20datasheet-EU%20-%20EN-20231228.pdf

Anker SOLIX C300

Public UK product positioning (Anker SOLIX UK product pages / listings): 288 Wh class portable power station, ~300 W AC class (confirm exact SKU A1722 vs DC variant on the unit label and current Anker UK page before relying). Use the label on your device if it differs.

Starlink Mini power (Starlink official figures as summarised by Anker SOLIX blog)

State	Power	Source
Average operating	20–40 W	Anker blog citing Starlink support (05 Nov 2026 post date on page)
Idle	~15 W	same
URL	https://www.ankersolix.com/blogs/smart-home/starlink-mini-power-consumption

Always re-check Starlink support support articles for Mini power — firmware and hardware revisions change draw.

ESSENTIAL — Runtime planning maths

Formula: Runtime hours ≈ usable Wh ÷ load W
Then derate for inverter inefficiency (~10–15% typical planning margin), cold weather, and other loads (phones, lights, router).

Starlink Mini only on C1000 (1056 Wh) — theoretical before losses

Assumed Mini draw	Ideal hours	With ~15% system loss (planning)
20 W	~52.8 h	~45 h
30 W	~35.2 h	~30 h
40 W	~26.4 h	~22 h
Idle 15 W	~70 h	~60 h

Starlink Mini only on C300 (288 Wh) — theoretical before losses

Assumed Mini draw	Ideal hours	With ~15% loss
20 W	~14.4 h	~12 h
30 W	~9.6 h	~8 h
40 W	~7.2 h	~6 h

Daily energy examples (Mini alone, Anker blog framing)

Hours online	Wh at 20–40 W
8 h	160–320 Wh
24 h	480–960 Wh

Implication for 5-adult household: C1000 can cover multi-day Mini + phones/LED lights if loads stay modest; continuous Mini + kettle/heater is not realistic. C300 suits short outages or Mini-only bursts.

Practical wiring note

Many guides recommend powering Mini via AC outlet + Starlink PSU for compatibility unless you have a verified DC cable meeting Starlink voltage/current rules.
Keep power stations within manufacturer charge/discharge temperature limits (C1000 datasheet lists charge/operation bands — cold Cumbria: keep indoors).

USEFUL

Recharge: AC HyperFlash when grid returns; solar up to 600 W on C1000 if panels available.
UPS mode on C1000 (sub-20 ms claim on datasheet) for seamless switch on selected loads — test with your gear.
Prioritise loads: (1) medical devices if any (2) phone charge (3) Starlink windows for messages (4) lighting (5) optional fridge short cycles.
CO: battery stations ≠ petrol generators (Ch. 11).

Cumbria notes

Winter: battery capacity/runtime falls in cold — store/operate units indoors.
Pair with FM radio so Starlink is optional, not sole info channel (Ch. 07).

Source URLs

Source	URL
Anker C1000 datasheet (EU EN)	https://cdn.solarpowersupply.eu/files/Anker%20SOLIX%20C1000%20datasheet-EU%20-%20EN-20231228.pdf
Anker SOLIX C1000 product (EU)	https://www.ankersolix.com/eu/products/a1761-c1000
Anker Starlink Mini power blog	https://www.ankersolix.com/blogs/smart-home/starlink-mini-power-consumption
Anker C300 UK product family	https://www.ankersolix.com/uk/products/c300

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