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.

What inspired William Kamkwamba to create a windmill?

Describe the materials William used to build his windmill.

How did William's windmill impact his household?

What was the reaction of William's parents to his windmill project?

What are William's future plans regarding windmills?