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Johannesburg, South Africa

The Wonders of Jurupa

Full story: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin

William Kamkwamba, 22, constructed a windmill from junkyard parts and other items in 2002 to bring electricity to his African family and village during a deadly drought.

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elvisisded

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Oct 16, 2009
 
Disappointing article. I thought he built it "in an African". I would have paid to see that.
Natasha Dzura

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Oct 16, 2009
 
I hope e receives a "Full Ride" Scholarship to the school of his choice. Amazing drive and brillance!!!
joe

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Oct 17, 2009
 
great, inspiring story. we need more people like him.
linda githens

Hot Springs National Park, AR

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Oct 17, 2009
 
wonderful story!!!!!!!!!!

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Since: Jun 09

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Oct 17, 2009
 
As someone who often makes the most obscure items out of metal myself I find this story interesting. I only wish they had pictured the windmill that was created. This way I could get a crude idea of what was done and try to make something similar. I have always found wind generators interesting and often visit them when in various states. Actually, turbines of any sort fascinate me whether they are gas, coal, nuclear, wind, or hydro-electric.

Turbines are so quite complex to build. Very clever for someone of the age of 22.
Micky

Pretoria, South Africa

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Oct 18, 2009
 
Bunniluvsyou wrote:
As someone who often makes the most obscure items out of metal myself I find this story interesting. I only wish they had pictured the windmill that was created. This way I could get a crude idea of what was done and try to make something similar. I have always found wind generators interesting and often visit them when in various states. Actually, turbines of any sort fascinate me whether they are gas, coal, nuclear, wind, or hydro-electric.
Turbines are so quite complex to build. Very clever for someone of the age of 22.
Amazing story. Was also curious to see how it all started and found these, not to try build one though. Maybe you'll find these interesting.

http://www.peternjenga.com/blogs/greenkenya/r...

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/10/kam...

http://williamkamkwamba.typepad.com/williamka...

bloody amazing.

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Oct 18, 2009
 
Thanks Mickey :)
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