The Cerbo-S GX is a network device that collects and stores data from other Victron devices and uploads it to Victron’s cloud based servers when an internet connection is available. It also allows you to remotely control many of the settings. The data uploaded is minimal and it works well over intermittent or expensive internet connections.
A lot of our folks are anticipating getting a Starlink Internet terminal in their remote village location in the next year or two. The “Dishy McFlatface” terminals and monthly fees are quite affordable, however Dishy requires a lot more power than a typical laptop computer, so powering it on solar will be a significant expense. Below are 3 reference designs for power systems capable of running your Starlink terminal different amounts of time each day. To keep costs down you’ll probably want to limit your Starlink Internet use to daylight hours and operate it less than 5 hours per day.
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