Acciona has partnered with professional surfer Josh Kerr and his surfboard brand Draft Surf to create the world’s first surfboards made from retired wind turbine blades. The project, known as Turbine Made, aims to explore ways to transform decommissioned wind turbine blades into new materials and products. The initial range of ten prototype boards features repurposed turbine blade strips built into the deck for strength and flex control. The fins of the board are made from recycled fibreglass, and the outer shell is strengthened by incorporating recycled turbine blade particulate into the manufacturing process. Acciona’s goal is to reimagine the materials from decommissioned turbine blades and push the boundaries of innovation in the circular economy. The company is also advancing an end-of-life turbine recycling plant in Spain, set to become operational in 2026, and has developed a low-temperature thermal recycling process for transforming turbine blades into secondary raw materials with added value.
Catch the wind with Acciona’s sustainable power
