ACCIONA has partnered with Australian surf brand Bolero Surf to create the first commercially available surfboard fins made from 100% recycled wind turbine blades. These fins show how wind turbine recycling can create high performance products for everyday use.
This project is part of our Turbine Made initiative, which explores innovative ways to repurpose retired wind turbine blades into new materials and products.
Crafted in Sydney by Bolero Surf, these fins represent the vision of 26-year-old designer and entrepreneur Banjo Hunt. For years, Bolero's production was split between Australia and offshore factories. Banjo set out to bring it all home to elevate quality, reduce environmental impact, and create a truly sustainable local manufacturing model.
The challenge was in traditional hand laid fiberglass. It is a slow process, it's expensive, and depends almost entirely on new, virgin resources.
Banjo spent years testing recycled fibreglass options, from caravan panels to boat hulls. Most fell short with loose weaves and excess resin that compromised high-performance flex and strength.
The fibreglass inside turbine blades is incredibly strong and consistent. It is exactly the type of material you want in a high-performance surfboard fin. By reusing it, we avoid one of the most expensive and labour-intensive parts of fin making. That advantage is helping us bring production back to Australia.
BANJO HUNT, FOUNDER BOLERO SURF
Launched at the 2026 NRMA Insurance Australian Boardriders Battle on the Gold Coast, these fins faced their first real test in competition with professional surfer Darcy Crump putting them through their paces.
“Performance comes first. The fins feel solid and quick around turns. Knowing they are made from recycled turbine blades makes it even better.”
Darcy Crump. Professional surfer and captain of Bungan Boardriders Club.
Developed to handle the demands of modern surfing with strong drive, reliable hold, and sharp responsiveness, these fins show that high-performance material recycled from decommissioned wind turbine blades can stand up to and compete directly with conventional options.
Their debut in one of Australia's top club surfing events highlights both their on-water capability and the real potential of sustainable innovation in surf hardware.
The fins prove that circular design can deliver uncompromising performance and quality, matching or exceeding traditional materials in strength, responsiveness, and durability.
Priced at $160 AUD, these fins represent real-world circular innovation happening right here in Australia.
In the next 5 to 10 years, Australia will face a growing challenge: what to do with decommissioned wind turbine blades. At ACCIONA Energia, we’re tackling this issue head-on by finding innovative ways to recycle and reuse these materials. Mariola Domenech, ACCIONA Energia’s Global Sustainability Director, said: “Sustainability isn’t just about reducing waste—it’s about product stewardship, ensuring that what we build today doesn’t become tomorrow’s environmental challenge. By working with Australian manufacturers, designers, and innovators, we can encourage the creation of practical, high-performance applications that benefit both industry and the environment.”
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