Accra Node 0.1
Draft · Year One Budget
The first Solvinter node is not designed to maximize profit. It is designed to prove that a quiet, well-built workspace can finance a wider community technology node.
Purpose
Economic Engine
The workstation generates income through global digital work.
Mission
The income finances education, technology and future community infrastructure.
Year One Goals
- Renovate one room in Cow Lane.
- Create two quiet workstations.
- Install reliable internet and cooling.
- Test remote digital work.
- Document every step.
- Build a repeatable model.
Long-Term Vision
- Maker space
- AI access
- Gaming evenings
- 3D printing
- Education
- Homework support
- Local entrepreneurship
- Future Edge nodes
Preliminary Building Budget
| Item | Estimated Cost (SEK) |
|---|---|
| Timber framing | 2 500 |
| Rockwool insulation | 3 000 |
| Drywall | 2 500 |
| Electrical installation | 8 000 |
| CAT6 network | 1 500 |
| Lighting | 1 500 |
| Air conditioning | 10 000 |
| Masonry | 3 000 |
| Painting | 2 000 |
| Furniture | 7 000 |
| Miscellaneous | 5 000 |
Estimated Total
45 000–55 000 SEK
Existing Hardware
- ASUS WiFi 7 router
- Gigabit switch
- 3 × Raspberry Pi
- MacBook Pro 2015
- Dell server
- B250 workstation
- GPUs
- Monitors, keyboards and mice
Existing hardware substantially reduces the required capital investment.
Success Criteria
- One quiet workstation is operational.
- Two people work there every weekday.
- Stable internet and cooling.
- Income begins covering operating costs.
- The entire process is documented.
The first node becomes the reference implementation for future Solvinter Edge locations.