Local Learners Help Shape Identity Of Eastern Cape’s Newest Wind Farm
A group of three local high school learners have been recognized for their artistic talents, after participating in a logo design competition in Makhanda. These talented Grade 10 students had the opportunity to contribute to the visual identity of Wind Garden, one of the Eastern Cape’s newest wind energy projects, currently under construction in the area.
Encouraging local participation, the brief received from Wind Garden guided learners to develop simple, versatile designs incorporating a wind turbine alongside an element that reflects the character of the area.
Mivuyo Ngetu, Omele Nangu and Amandla Wayi from Nombulelo Secondary School were awarded first place, with their design contributing to the official logo of the facility. The trio’s winning design features elements of a wind turbine and a king protea, the national flower which is found widely across the Eastern Cape.
Second place was awarded to Chelsea Marx from Hendrik Kanise Combined School, and third place to Jack Asiphesana from Ntsika Senior Secondary School. Each of the winning schools received cash prizes, while the young artists received a Pick ‘n Pay voucher and a copy of the book ‘The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind’, a true story about a Malawian teen who brought wind power to his village.
“We greatly appreciate the enthusiasm of the learners who participated, the dedicated educators who supported them, and the school communities that made this initiative a success. It is encouraging to see such creativity and local pride in shaping the identity of Wind Garden,” said Angela Harrison, SED Manager at Wind Garden.
Other schools that were invited to participate in the initiative were: Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, Mary Waters Secondary School, Nathaniel Nyaluza Secondary School, and T.E.M. Mrwetyana Secondary School.
NOTE:
- This initiative forms part of the wind energy facility’s broader community engagement efforts, aimed at promoting education and encouraging youth participation in renewable energy awareness during its pre-construction and construction phases.
- Once complete and operational, the facility will consist of 21 turbines and is expected to generate approximately 293 GWh of clean energy annually – contributing to the country’s energy transition and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
