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A DIY hydroelectric turbine to power a village

September 30, 2021

In Malawi, only 11% of the population has access to electricity - dropping to only 4% in rural areas. In his hometown of Yobe Nkosi, Colrerd Nkosi took matters in his own hands by building a DIY hydroelectric turbine to power the village.

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