Colrerd Nkosi

Mr. Colrerd Nkosi is an innovator, carpenter, builder, and self-motivated electrical engineer behind Kasangazi Hydro-Electrical Power Plant in Malawi. His idea to divert water from the Kasangazi River to a slope via pipes then to his turbine and motor was enough to generate power over 400 volts for his village. Mr. Nkosi has supported the creation of two other hydroelectric power stations in nearby villages and has trained other volunteers to run and maintain them.  Over 2,000 people have benefitted from his sustainable and locally generated electricity. In 2018, Mr. Nkosi won a Point Of Light Award from Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom for his amazing innovation to bring light to his community for free.