Musk sent to Ukraine the devices necessary to connect to the Internet through the Starlink system. The equipment has already arrived and deployed.
Unfortunately, Starlink terminals do not solve all problems in areas with damaged infrastructure. The Russian attacks also effectively cut off the power supply. Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov asked several companies to provide generators capable of powering access terminals. Elon Musk proposes to supply batteries and solar panels instead of smoking, heating and noisy generators.
Elon Musk solved the problem a little differently. On Twitter, he announced that a software update for Starlink is coming out. Peak power consumption will be reduced. Thanks to this, the terminal can be powered from the cigarette lighter in the car.
In addition, the software will allow you to use the antenna even while the car is moving.
In addition, Musk recommends masking Starlink antennas and using them very carefully. Currently, they are too visible and will be an easy target for the Russian military. For example, they can be painted with a thin layer of dark paint.