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Stephen Domingo and I were the very first on the ground when John Sampson called upon us at Winko Solar in 2023 to evaluate the feasability of Solar Powered Oxygen at the government hospital in Bo, Sierra Leone 🇸🇱 and deliver the early assessment. Proud to see the end result! More news about our initiative in Liberia 🇱🇷 soon!

NVIDIA just went over 3X, all while using 25 Watts of power. Why does it matter? NVIDIA’s most affordable generative AI super computer, th Jetson Nano Orin Super that performs 67 TOPS while redcuing the cost by 50%. And it’s here. 👾👾 For applications like AI at the edge, where devices often operate in power-constrained environments (e.g., solar-powered systems or remote locations), this allows higher performance without overhauling the power infrastructure. ⚡️ ⚡️Operating at 25 Watts —5 times the average power consumption of an active iPhone— combined with the low-cost advantage of open-source LLMs (Llama, Grok) and diffusion models, represents a transformative step toward sustainable AI computation in emerging markets like Africa, enabling energy-efficient and affordable deployment of advanced technologies in power-constrained and off-grid environments. ⚡️⚡️ With less than $500, you can harness the power of the sun and affordable edge computing devices to run your own offline small scale LLM, in even the most remote location At Winko Solar we welcome each step AI ventures off the grid, and into our infrastructure technology solutions. https://lnkd.in/gfiWHS6t

Three days ago, Nairobi City Thunder made history by becoming the first team from Kenya to qualify for the Basketball Africa League (BAL) This is not just a win for our team it’s a monumental moment for Kenyan basketball and a source of pride for our nation 🇰🇪 This historic achievement was made possible thanks to the dedication and passion of our players, the unwavering support of our fans, and the incredible backing of our sponsors M-KOPA, Turaco, and Winko Solar. Your partnership and belief in our mission have been instrumental in helping us reach this milestone. I would also like to take a moment to celebrate every individual who has contributed to this journey. From the long training hours to the sacrifices made by our players and staff, this success is the result of relentless hard work and teamwork. But this is more than just a milestone for us it’s an inspiration to the next generation of Kenyan athletes. Together, we’re proving that Kenyan talent belongs on the global stage. We’re ready to take on the BAL and show the world what Kenya is made of. 🌍⚡ The best is yet to come! #NairobiCityThunder #BAL

We are a proud sponsor at Winko Solar, rooting on owners Colin Rasmussen and Stephen Domingo of Twende Sports ‘s efforts: In just one season their team the Nairobi City Thunder from Kenya has now made it to the Elite 16 - the final qualifiers for the BAL - Baskeball Africa League This year it is hosted in Kenya 🇰🇪 🏀 🏀⚡️ The BAL is professional league that was launched in 2021. It is a collaboration between the NBA (National Basketball Association) and FIBA (International Basketball Federation), marking the NBA’s first league outside North America. 🏀🏀⚡️ The BAL features 12 teams representing different African countries. Teams qualify by winning their domestic leagues or through the Road to BAL tournaments. 🏀🏀⚡️ Why is the BAL Significant? 1. Global Platform: • The BAL gives African players, coaches, and teams access to global exposure and opportunities. 2. Economic Impact: • It fosters job creation, investments, and sports infrastructure development across the continent. 3. Inspiration: • It inspires young African athletes by providing a pathway to professional basketball careers. Exellence delivered. Go Thunders!! ⚡️

History, heritage, science, sports and progress: What do they have in common? October 30th 1974: My father was a student in medical school at the University of Kinshasa. Fast forward to yesterday that marked the 50th anniversary of the "Rumble in the Jungle", the legendary 1974 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman held in Kinshasa, Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo). I remember stories of my parents telling me how the city was rallying behind Ali to the chants of "Ali Boma Ye"! "Ali, Kill him" (him=Foreman) in Lingala. At that time, Zaire -now DRC- and the United States were at much closer stages of development than they are today. However, over the past five decades, economic divergence, advances in infrastructure and technology, improvements in healthcare and education, and sustained political stability have propelled the U.S. far ahead of the DRC. Despite this growing gap, it’s not a signal of failure; rather, it highlights the potential for rapid progress - and the DRC is catching up! Just as global landscapes can shift within a few decades, so too can the future of the DRC and other nations on the African continent. With investment, innovation, and stability, there is hope for transformative change in a relatively short time. Our sponsorship of Twende Sports Nairobi City Thunder basketball team and KBF Premier League 2024 National Champions reflects and reinforces our belief that athletes and sports have a critical role to play in global transformation. They shine the spotlight and help the world relate to existing but hidden realities, just like the "Rumble in the Jungle shed the light on Zaïre (DR Congo) and Africa at the time for the world to see. Check or company's page Winko Solar to see how we tackle medical and energy infrastructure to propel emerging nations into the next era.

We're excited to announce that Winko Solar has officially started Phase 2 of the final construction phase at FJ Grante Hospital in Greenville, Liberia! Our team is now pouring the concrete blocks that will form the foundation of the solar panel field for the solar-powered oxygen installation. ⏰ Time is of the essence, and we are pulling out all the stops to complete this critical phase. In collaboration with Institute for Global Perioperative Care (IGPC), a team of experts led by Dr. John Sampson, our constellation is leading the charge to ensure we meet our mission to deliver sustainable energy powered solutions for life-saving medical care. Stay tuned for more updates as we move closer to powering a healthier future for the people of Greenville!  #Solar #GlobalHealth #UCBerkeley #HECEntrepreneurs

"One thing is sure, most of these startups will fail". I remember the quote at the end of the Financial Times article covering our Berkeley SkyDeck demo day W22 over 2 years ago for the first in-person demo day after the pandemic in the winter of 2022. Walking in the empty Zellerbach Hall and afterwards rehearsing my speech for Winko Solar. As I attended SkyDeck's demo day yesterday I couldn't help but reflect on the journey so far. We are all still here. And we have not failed. Congratulations to Berkeley SkyDeck Startups of Batch 18, I have seen your pitches and I was extremely impressed although, not surprised. Good luck!

I am honored to share that I have been selected as an Echoing Green Fellow! It’s an incredible privilege to join the inspiring #EGFellowCommunity as part of the 2024 cohort, where I’ll be working alongside visionary leaders committed to launching innovative and disruptive solutions that have the power to transform millions of lives around the globe. Following in the footsteps of distinguished Echoing Green Fellows like former First Lady Michelle Obama and Wendy Kopp, the founder of Teach For America, this journey strengthens my resolve to drive impactful change with Winko Solar, backed by the unwavering support of an extraordinary community dedicated to making a difference. I am excited and humbled by the opportunity to amplify our mission to and make a lasting impact. A special thank you to Yannell Selman for encouraging me to embark on this journey. #impact #EchoingGreen Learn more about the 2024 Echoing Green Fellows: https://bit.ly/46A4X9M Check out my profile: https://lnkd.in/gMG6vMME

Following a landmark groundbreaking ceremony earlier this week with representatives from Sinoe County, the highly anticipated construction has now advanced to the final phase of our Solar-Powered Oxygen installation in Greenville, Monrovia. We're kicking off with Step 1: implementing the drainage setup for the solar panel field, a crucial foundation for ensuring efficient and sustainable energy generation. This marks a significant stride forward in bringing clean, life-saving technology to the region. #RenewableEnergy #HealthcareInnovation #SustainableDevelopment

As the first sponsor of the Nairobi City Thunder in their inaugural season as part of Twende Sports under the ownership and leadership of Colin Rasmussen and our very own Stephen Domingo, so proud to announce their team has completed an undefeated season to win the 23/24 Basketball championship 🏆 More to come on their journey and how they demonstrate that when you create opportunity, the talent shows, works hard, and ultimately thrives. Twende!!