William Kamkwamba: How I built a windmill

William Kamkwamba, a 19-year-old from Malawi, shares his journey of building a windmill to generate electricity for his home. Inspired by a book, he designed a windmill with four blades instead of three to increase power. Using materials like a bicycle frame and plastic pipes, he successfully generated 12 watts of electricity, powering four bulbs and two radios. His innovation impressed his parents and community. William plans to build a larger windmill for irrigation and seeks support to realize his dream of working in energy.

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