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Born Aug 5, 1987 · Dowa, Malawi
Active 2019–present · Awards: Corine Literature Prize, GO Ingenuity Award
William Kamkwamba is a Malawian inventor, engineer, and author. He gained renown in his country in 2001 when he built a wind turbine to power multiple electrical appliances in his family's house in Wimbe, 23 kilometres (14 mi) east of…