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Prior to Liquidstar, Mr. Salandy-Defour founded two startups one focused on using AI to detect bias and perspective in the news and a patent pending machine vision, IoT, and augmented reality solution to help reduce bias in interpersonal networking situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1587208997153-IJEXF3ZO3S8BTGMOUS2Z/SCOTT_2.png Team Gallery - Scott Salandy-Defour Scott is a former management consultant with 8 years of experience at Booz Allen Hamilton and PA Consulting. Scott has conducted emerging technology consulting services for a variety of US utilities, helping them analyze and assess pilots that leverage the latest cutting-edge technologies. Specifically Mr. Salandy-Defour has worked with utilities to help them analyze how IoT, wearable devices, and big data can improve operations. Outside of the Utility space he has done emerging technology assessments for the UN, healthcare, and retail. Prior to Liquidstar, Mr. Salandy-Defour founded two startups one focused on using AI to detect bias and perspective in the news and a patent pending machine vision, IoT, and augmented reality solution to help reduce bias in interpersonal networking situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1630433032837-VH5CDB6YUEBVTPY9WJMS/CONOR_2.png Team Gallery - Conor Colwell Conor initially worked in film, shooting the first High Definition feature documentary in an active war zone, and developing commercial projects for the likes of Coca-Cola and BMW Designworks. Next he moved to Hong Kong to work for an independent macro investment research firm, focusing on long term visions of automation and ‘alternative’ energy. Co-founding ChainofThings.com in 2016, as one of the first companies focused on blockchain & IoT, he is now focused on leveraging distributed technologies for positive environmental, humanitarian, and industrial applications. Most recently, Conor worked on Blockpass.org, a Chain of Things JV, focused on self-sovereign ZKP identity for the connection between humans, companies, and devices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1704500157548-HK1SYB2ZXY3UCLUQ5ISQ/HARRISON_1.png Team Gallery - Harrison Stahl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1587209017740-427KJVVY02OCWMEOOM5F/LUKE.PNG Team Gallery - Luke Johnson Luke, a Chain of Things founder, is a solar engineer with over 18 years of experience. Luke holds a Masters of Philosophy in Engineering, Solar Cell Research, from the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Photovoltaics & Solar Energy (Hons.) from the University of New South Wales. Luke is the founder and CEO of Sunpulse K.K. and SolcryptoJV in Tokyo, and has completed well over 4,500 MWp of design and technical due diligence on 850+ solar photovoltaic plants in Japan. Luke originally developed and demonstrated the Liquidstar basis concept. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1587215227447-8P7X2SZ1IG91GNUY7PRH/COT.png Team Gallery - Chain of Things Founded in early 2016. www.ChainofThings.com (CoT) is a research lab and venture studio dedicated to leveraging the nexus between blockchain and IoT to solve fundamental problems in the connected devices space and to develop highly efficient futuristic applications. CoT will address the point of device identity from birth to solve for systemic issues of security and interoperability. 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Prior to Liquidstar, Mr. Salandy-Defour founded two startups one focused on using AI to detect bias and perspective in the news and a patent pending machine vision, IoT, and augmented reality solution to help reduce bias in interpersonal networking situations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1630433032837-VH5CDB6YUEBVTPY9WJMS/CONOR_2.png connect - Conor Colwell Conor initially worked in film, shooting the first High Definition feature documentary in an active war zone, and developing commercial projects for the likes of Coca-Cola and BMW Designworks. Next he moved to Hong Kong to work for an independent macro investment research firm, focusing on long term visions of automation and ‘alternative’ energy. Co-founding ChainofThings.com in 2016, as one of the first companies focused on blockchain & IoT, he is now focused on leveraging distributed technologies for positive environmental, humanitarian, and industrial applications. Most recently, Conor worked on Blockpass.org, a Chain of Things JV, focused on self-sovereign ZKP identity for the connection between humans, companies, and devices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1704500157548-HK1SYB2ZXY3UCLUQ5ISQ/HARRISON_1.png connect - Harrison Stahl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1587209017740-427KJVVY02OCWMEOOM5F/LUKE.PNG connect - Luke Johnson Luke, a Chain of Things founder, is a solar engineer with over 18 years of experience. Luke holds a Masters of Philosophy in Engineering, Solar Cell Research, from the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Photovoltaics & Solar Energy (Hons.) from the University of New South Wales. Luke is the founder and CEO of Sunpulse K.K. and SolcryptoJV in Tokyo, and has completed well over 4,500 MWp of design and technical due diligence on 850+ solar photovoltaic plants in Japan. 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With this it will develop and deploy industrial, environmental, and humanitarian projects through corporate partnerships, joint ventures, and internal projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/ced901f8-672a-40e2-9548-f7715c9db978/LIQUIDSTAR+TEAM-BIG-BARS-V1.png connect - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/46922cd8-4b2a-4952-be43-e2c99f4379ae/PRESS_LOGOS_V.3.png connect - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.liquidstar.io/projectsss daily 0.75 2020-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1592731048692-B0PKFREAB6L1Z0PT13CF/LS_PROJECTS_V.1.png Projects https://www.liquidstar.io/waypoints daily 0.75 2025-03-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/ae7ccb94-2f05-47f2-9b2d-4e44fc037d6c/4_LS_Indonesia_v.2.png Waypoints Indonesia - Active https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/64da39f0-45a9-4e36-8d93-c3dee1594f53/3_LS_Kenya_PENDING.v.1.png Waypoints Kenya - UNDP - Pending https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/da76a9d8-3f37-4051-967d-cb5ac18e09b1/13_LS_NEW_a_v.1.png Waypoints - Make it stand out Join the early beta https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/8e65cdde-c50f-4086-b674-b3110cf41e49/LS_NETWORK-GROWTH-V1.png Waypoints - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/8705b55a-3daf-429c-9b3b-a11ac6b6a482/6_LS_Lebanon_PENDING_v.1.png Waypoints Lebanon - Acted & UNDP - Pending https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/e56a6f3d-f927-49bb-b1e7-66f11251bf9b/0_LS_Djibouti_v.2.png Waypoints Djibouti - USAID & Ministry of Energy - Active https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/5236ff43-f7b7-4a83-9e6a-9b7843ad9316/14_LS_USA_a_v.2.png Waypoints - Make it stand out USA - Runyon Canyon Prototype - Complete https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/2b1090b6-a4d7-4281-bc15-fe23a3d4ec54/12_LS_Benin_PENDING_a_v.1.png Waypoints Benin - Government Smart City - Pending https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/f56ae626-324b-46a0-b70c-7a415f23891d/1_LS_Nigeria_PENDING.v.1.png Waypoints Nigeria - Vista, Viathan, ES.F - Pending https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/a67570f1-ec92-49f4-adf3-ad1bc596eb32/LS_PROJECTS_V.5.png Waypoints https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/61e709c4-caf6-45ad-8034-8b9f306ef4ba/11_LS_Jamaica_v.1.png Waypoints - Make it stand out Jamaica, Munro College - Paused https://www.liquidstar.io/projects/nigeria daily 0.75 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/58981dd5-4de4-4fca-9dfa-3f31edec5cf3/4-NIGERIA-LOCATION-MASHUP-V.1.png Nigeria - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.liquidstar.io/projects/benin daily 0.75 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/4d59fe00-2495-4561-86a1-81c3af8b3e54/3-BENIN-LOCATION-MASHUP-V.1.png Benin - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.liquidstar.io/projects/kenya daily 0.75 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/259c0f0e-3418-4dee-ac65-225240746507/2-KENYA-LOCATION-MASHUP-V.1.png Kenya - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.liquidstar.io/projects/indonesia daily 0.75 2024-10-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/d70bfe86-6703-4663-90fb-ca3d59ade66a/5-INDONESIA-LOCATION-MASHUP-V.3.png Indonesia - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.liquidstar.io/projects/australia daily 0.75 2023-12-11 https://www.liquidstar.io/projects/lebanon daily 0.75 2023-12-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/e18ab281-a67d-4a1e-bf4e-7a94d3543e63/6-LEBANON-LOCATION-MASHUP-V.1.png Lebanon - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.liquidstar.io/projects/djibouti daily 0.75 2024-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/94da33fb-dbd2-475e-a25d-779d8872c4ee/4_TURNON-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out After unpacking and checking the vital systems, we unfolded the ground based auxiliary W rack solar panels and extended the solar wings. This allowed us to activate the core Waypoint system for the first time in under 2 hours. This demonstrates the ability to rapidly deploy and activate a Waypoint while at the same time being able to rapidly reverse the process and leave no trace behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/db985716-5b6d-40e1-ae8f-9eb2c70bbe37/5_VISITS-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Once tested with systems running well, we were visited by USAID and The Djiboutian Ministry of Energy to see the progress on the activity since deployment. They were able to sample the cold water and see the system in operation. The next stage is to receive shipment of the first 20 rental batteries so the model can begin testing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/f0a15b5d-c93b-480a-9ff8-1b1d6eeab182/9_WAYPOINT-CONSTRUCTION-START.png Djibouti - Make it stand out With funding approved and in, the Waypoint shell arrives to our partners in Australia and begins making progress towards its deployment in Djibouti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/9a62fe14-d13d-4de9-860a-7b49935766e5/10_SOFT-LAUNCH-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out After the batteries were unboxed and set up, we began a soft launch rental trial of the first 20 batteries. It was an incredible success as all 20 batteries were rented out within the first few hours of the word getting out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/04882edc-df58-41dd-8c10-0d9c5c631be5/5_WATER-DEV.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Atmospheric water generation is also tested along with the bonus goal of being able to provide ice from the atmospherically generated water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/eeef9e24-4aae-4811-90aa-980f18087c50/9_FINAL-LOCATION-LOCKED.png Djibouti - Make it stand out We were able to determine the best location for deploying the Waypoint. It is located conveniently near to the derelict solar array that we will utilize. It is also in a location that does not conflict with the space of existing locals or pose a threat if the Waypoint were to experience an incident. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1d622ab6-ccc5-482c-8dc4-002e83417f93/3_INITIAL-SITE-VISITS.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Liquidstar, USAID, and representatives from the Ministry of Energy journey to the potential pilot sites to determine the ideal location while conducting general observational surveys, later to conduct official surveys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/8c16b428-569d-4039-8299-9dd28e0f8fd2/6_EMOTO-DEV.png Djibouti - Make it stand out After a series of surveys across multiple countries it is determined that there is no perfect existing solution to an affordable, capable, durable, ‘Toyota Hilux’ style utility emoto. We have developed our own vision of what this could be, although many iterations are needed for it to meet our standards and that of the harsh operating environments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/75b2bd71-0261-4633-8677-c54ab9e5a1f6/2_ARRIVAL-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out The Waypoint arrives seemingly undamaged from its journey from Australia and other parts of the world. Customs also visits the Waypoint and grants clearance so we can begin activation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/b110887f-db98-4e3e-aa2b-f51acbed4139/6_EMOTO-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Interestingly Harrison and Conor found it incredibly helpful to use the 2 solar charged UBCO utility bikes to commute to and from the Waypoint and the hotel. This was a first hand demonstration of such a utility with the neighboring town of Tadjourah. Also the fact that so much money could be saved on transportation cannot be understated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/e852482b-c70a-49c3-839d-fc6e1f460190/6_EXISTING-WATER-INFRA.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Example of water sources with contamination. We are able to further observe the current water situation and how there is definitely potential for supplying clean drinking water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/0bd034fc-fad4-4e2c-8587-2f156da121bd/7_WAYPOINT-DESIGN-INITIAL.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Final details of the design are ironed out for immediate build initiation with our partner Blackstump. This development is contingent on the approval and release of the first tranche of requested funding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/0e4d6849-5d20-429d-9c13-921d5099b7e1/8_TRAINING-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out We work with both the locals and the local employees to best understand the utility of the Waypoint. Anecdotally, we found that once people were offered the cold water of the AWG they did not want warm or room temp water. This established the value of cold water in such an environment (we recognized this value personally). Overall it was important that we had a direct technical connection to the Waypoint through the local Power Rangers and that everyone had reasonable expectations as to the uses of the Waypoint and the costs involved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/f4a84e44-21f6-4108-952f-405a5e2a5e05/2_MEETING-WITH-GOV-AND-PARTNERS.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Liquidstar meets with the Minister of Energy, forming the beginnings of a good relationship on this innovative new project. As we move forward we will confirm and update the government’s involvement beyond their recommendation of pilot locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/64ae219d-9ffd-4d80-8f62-435c18eb050c/1_LOCATION-LOCKED.png Djibouti - Make it stand out The Liquidstar team makes a first trip to Djibouti to survey three potential sites that come recommended by USAID and the Ministry of Energy. Following the site visits, the decision is made to deploy the activity in the village of Kalaf, Tadjoura. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/976b0ff2-e8c2-4d35-8ca2-2393cc22168b/2_CORE-COMPUTER-DEV.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Building the initial consolidated prototype on our own time and funding while we wait for the USAID budget update and funding to clear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/7925a9cd-a625-47b6-8991-7b22e9599440/15_WAYPOINT-DEV-CONT.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Considerable progress has been made on the Waypoint. From the main roof mounted solar wing array to the electric motos to the glowing LED sign. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/5885f220-6257-484e-805d-c31f688e077a/1_LEAVING-AUS-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Finalization of Waypoint along with setup walk through procedure which should allow for rapid deployment. Setup video is also captured for greater ease of use and potential troubleshooting. Waypoint is packed and prepared for release to shipping company. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/2c74e5fc-65f9-48cb-b631-440eb0747807/12_WAYPOINT-INTER-DEV.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Internal Waypoint mechanisms are designed and implemented with great consideration to the harsh environments it needs to withstand with minimal maintenance and maximum automation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/60501f1d-ac5b-4f00-a491-25bf6b3050ee/4_BATTERY-DEV.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Batteries are designed and tested to determine if it is ideal to go fully custom on the initial deployment or to utilize off the shelf batteries to then determine the strengths and weaknesses and incorporate that into the design of a fully custom battery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/c86055f3-708b-4d9a-9f40-ede6fbf63fd4/7_GEN-AND-MOBILITY-INFRA.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Observation of current solutions for pumping water are diesel/gasoline powered generators and pumps. It is also observed that gasoline motorcycles exist but are rare in the communities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/d531a29c-41b8-4720-b666-c90e110b13d6/8_FINAL-SURVEYS.png Djibouti - Make it stand out After confirming the village of Kalaf, a separate team returned later to reconfirm our understanding of the situation through conducting surveys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/d934cca4-f91f-4049-a221-6fbefcb9ec22/10_WAYPOINT-PAINTING-AND-SCHEMA.png Djibouti - Make it stand out The Waypoint is painted to closely match the original design to best highlight the process from electron ecosystem concept to reality. We are also exploring various different design schemes that could involve local artists or materials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/acedbd11-d519-42d7-af25-e833ece252de/7_FINALSTEPS-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Last minute tasks are completed before the end of the first trip. We will return once the initial shipment of batteries arrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/4392b31e-b0b9-4b88-a9ff-7a522944aadd/1_BIG-THINGS-SMALL-BEGINNINGS.png Djibouti - Make it stand out The small humble beginnings of the broad concept of a ‘closed loop civilization in a box’. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/363a2e3e-6877-40df-a083-b60e1abbd112/3_UNBOXING-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Following delivery of the Waypoint and clearance from the customs inspector, we set to work unpacking the Waypoint and making sure that nothing had been damaged in transit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/af6e307f-59ea-4b63-9e97-aa93b8957ff3/11_OPERATIONS-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out The Waypoint’s Power Ranger employees are now able to run the Waypoint and charge money without any direct intervention from ourselves. Batteries are rented for 50DJF per day and water is sold at half the price of a brand new water - 30-50DJF. Additionally, individuals are required to reuse bottles for the water, encouraging recycling and reuse. Currently over 100 rentals have occurred with individuals keeping the battery from 3-5 days at a time. This usage rate is interesting and will also be adjusted for daily payments in the future. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/1bd5e3a0-848b-4368-9c37-6f2bd0385dba/8_WAYPOINT-INSITU-AND-ITERATE.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Further design iterations are made to more closely match the final mechanical deliverable. Following this initial pilot, it is easy to visualize Waypoints deployed in various parts of the world to support USAID and other utility sector activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/92e0de65-ac3b-48f0-b860-6eb29940343e/11_WAYPOINT-SOLAR-GEN.png Djibouti - Make it stand out The Liquidstar team inspects the progress of the Waypoint and plans for the next steps. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/f32506a8-19f1-4be5-a06c-8ba30a343b7a/16_SOLAR-RACKS-AND-EMOTOS.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Demonstration of auxiliary energy generation assets to USG officials as well as off the shelf UBCO electric utility motorcycles as the Waypoint nears completion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/64057615-76e9-482b-846d-22654a82cc41/13_BATTERY-GUTS.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Development of custom battery energy management and control/connectivity boards will allow us to track in detail the usage of the ‘electron buckets’ as they are deployed in the field. Development is also made on other aspects, such as the charge controller, which will enable the mobile batteries to also charge back into the station. This is something that is useful to test for future electron ecosystem use cases and much higher overall ability to balance demand and efficiency. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/827f83e3-0729-4195-82ae-fe71c6947222/1-DJIBOUTI-LOCATION-MASHUP-V.4.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/2860daa8-bc10-4b75-af2f-e937c9dbda2d/17_WAYPOINT-DEV-NEAR-COMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Finalization of the Waypoint proceeds with demonstration of the shipping approved roof mounted solar wings. When stowed, the Waypoint can be shipped 9 containers deep without risk of damage to the solar panels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/fd485ea4-2133-44e9-8d69-2134018d2613/4_COMMUNITY-RESEARCH.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Liquidstar meets with the local village leadership to better understand the current situation while forming good relations for future collaboration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/024fc1f9-0d73-4ef9-954f-5fefef7fb01a/3_LA-WAYPOINT-DEV.png Djibouti - Make it stand out The prototype Waypoint is complete with solar and dual starlinks along with various communications protocols that allow it to work as a solar powered, space connected multi band base station. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/0ef2e489-c69a-427a-b196-bd3d7b24baf9/5_TESTING-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Testing of power generation, water generation, and network connection is completed successfully. We have also tested the UBCO utility emotos as well as the backup generator. There are minor modifications to the Waypoint that are needed in order to better exhaust heat as well as insulate from the harsh temperatures. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/ba0d4b82-ed8d-4930-a348-46573a175605/14_BATTERY-MOD-BEGINS.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Further modifications and implementation of the custom battery hardware begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5bcebf6b8d97403ed153d22f/c84e0e15-7960-4113-a89e-2406dafc2b8a/9_BATTERY-ARRIVAL-IMP.png Djibouti - Make it stand out Although slightly delayed, the first ‘devices’ or first 20 batteries arrived along with additional hardware and the 2 x 2.4kWh recycled EV batteries. They cleared customs and were delivered to the Waypoint with unboxing, setup and labeling to follow. 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