Rotor hub and nacelle close-up, Wind Garden Wind Farm near Makhanda

Close telephoto detail of a Vestas rotor hub, spinner and nacelle at Wind Garden Wind Farm, with meteorological instruments and lightning rods visible on the nacelle roof. Photographed on 13 July 2026 from the R350 between Makhanda and Bedford (Nyarha) while the wind farm was under construction. Each of the project's 21 turbines carries 75 m blades and delivers 4.5 MW, part of a 94.5 MW private wheeling project developed by NOA Group.

Wind Garden

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