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SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Wednesday endorsed the idea of putting Starlink hardware together with solar panels and battery. What Happened: Musk was responding to an X user who opined that someone should package Starlink hardware with solar panels and batteries to ensure it works through the day in most parts of the world. “Agreed. I guess Starlink could offer that directly too,” Musk wrote in response, suggesting that the company might by itself offer Starlink hardware with battery and solar panels included to ensure it can power itself with solar energy stored in its battery. Why It Matters: The…