Checked against official sources on 15 October 2026
How much does a Starlink Standard dish cost to run?
About $13 a month
for a Starlink Standard dish used 24 hours a day in No match. Pick "Another country" to type your own price. , at 18.31 cents per kWh.
Type your electricity price to see the cost.
- Draws while on
- 100 W
- Costs per hour
- $0.02
The Standard dish draws a lot more than the Mini, an average of 75–100 W according to Starlink, so it's worth knowing the cost if you leave it on all the time. It's also the figure to plan around if you want to keep it running through a power cut.
Starlink's specification sheet gives an average of 75–100 W. The calculator starts at the high end, on 24 hours a day; change it to match how you use it.
Work out your own Starlink Standard
Draws about 100 W
Look on the label or plug for a number followed by W.
Low or high end
Starlink gives a range for average power use. Costs below use the price you set above.
| Power draw | Power while on | Cost per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Low end of Starlink's average | $0.01 | |
| High end of Starlink's average | $0.02 |
Starlink Standard power specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Average power use | 75–100 W |
| Snow melt capability | Up to 40 mm (1.5 in) an hour |
From Starlink's Standard kit specification sheet.
What it costs in other countries
For a Starlink Standard dish used 24 hours a day, at each country's official average electricity price.
| Country | Price per kWh | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 18.31 cents | $13 | $160 |
| United Kingdom | 26.32 pence | £19 | £231 |
| Germany | 36.18 cents | €26 | €317 |
| Ireland | 38.71 cents | €28 | €339 |
| France | 24.85 cents | €18 | €218 |
| Spain | 25.09 cents | €18 | €220 |
| Italy | 31.42 cents | €23 | €275 |
| Netherlands | 24.40 cents | €18 | €214 |
Prices from the U.S. EIA, Ofgem and Eurostat; see Sources below. To see another country, pick it at the top of the page; we cover 51.
How to cut the cost of running your Starlink Standard
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Switch it off overnight
Turning it off for 8 hours a night, at the high end of Starlink's average, saves this much.
Saves about $53 a year
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Clear snow if you can
Melting snow on the dish takes extra power.
Savings use the electricity price you set above and figures from this page's sources.
What can power it
Starlink's specification sheet lists an average of 75–100 W for the Standard kit. Whatever powers it should cover the upper figure, plus anything else running at the same time.
Common questions
How many watts does Starlink use?
Starlink's specification sheet lists an average of 75–100 W for the Standard kit. The smaller Starlink Mini averages 25–40 W.
How long will a power station run a Starlink Standard?
At Starlink's 75–100 W average, a 1,024 Wh power station with about 85% usable energy would run it for roughly 9 to 12 hours. Use the power station checker for your own model.
How does the Standard compare with the Starlink Mini?
Starlink lists 75–100 W for the Standard and 25–40 W for the Mini, so the Standard uses roughly two and a half to three times as much power.
How much does it cost to run a Starlink Standard per hour?
About $0.02 an hour in the United States, at the average price of 18.31 cents per kWh, or about £0.03 in the UK at 26.32 pence, for a Starlink Standard dish drawing 100 W.
Sources
- Starlink Standard specification sheet
- Eurostat, Electricity prices for household consumers (nrg_pc_204): consumption band 2,500–4,999 kWh, all taxes and levies included, January–June 2026 (updated 13 October 2026)
- Ofgem energy price cap: average Direct Debit electricity unit rate, England, Scotland and Wales, 1 October to 31 December 2026
- U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electricity Monthly Update: average residential price, July 2026 (released 24 September 2026)
Last checked 15 October 2026. How we get our numbers.