THIS SURFBOARD IS TURBINE MADE

THIS SURFBOARD IS TURBINE MADE

This Surfboard is Turbine Made

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World's First Surfboards Made from Retired Wind Turbine Blades

We’re proud to announce a groundbreaking innovation in sustainability and circular economy: the world’s first surfboard made from decommissioned wind turbine blades. In collaboration with professional surfer Josh Kerr and his surfboard brand, Draft Surf, we’ve created 10 prototype surfboards that utilise retired turbine blades.

 

This project is part of our Turbine Made initiative, which explores innovative ways to repurpose retired wind turbine blades into new materials and products. By transforming these blades into surfboards, we’re not only reducing waste but also pushing the boundaries of sustainable innovation in the renewable energy sector.

    Turbine Made Launch

     

    Emission Offsets

    A 2014 study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing examined the comparative lifecycle assessment of 2.0MW wind turbines. When accounting for manufacturing, transport, installation and maintenance and decommissioning, the study found the energy payback period for the turbines to be between five and seven months over their 20-year lifecycle.

    Energy Production

    After a turbine has offset the emissions produced in its manufacture, it can produce enough clean energy to supply the electricity required to power some 4,000 homes each year. This is calculated by dividing 2,500 production hours equivalent each year by the average household consumption per year of 4,000kWh.

    Some studies on the net energy return for wind power systems found that over the operational life of a wind turbine it would produce 20 times more energy than it took to create. This puts wind in a favourable position relative to fossil fuels and nuclear in terms of Energy Return on Investment.

    Innovating for a Better Future

    As advancements in technologies and innovation continue to improve the efficiency of turbines, it can be expected that the energy returns will become greater. These advancements will further minimise the carbon footprint of a turbine and accelerate how quickly a turbine can offset the emissions from its manufacture, transport and construction.