Can wind power generators actually work for home use? I tested one - Here's the truth

ZDNET's key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes that turbine, stand, guy lines and pegs costs $399, while the essentials kit, which adds a few more bits such as a wind speed meter, costs $488. The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery. There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and the limited power it generates, 40 Watts. View now at Shineturbine View now at ShopSolarKits more buying choices I cover a lot of solar generators here, and they are all the rage. I've tested dozens of devices over the past few years and seen the technology go from strength to strength. But a question I get asked often is, "What happens when the clouds roll in and the sun vanishes?" Well, living in the UK, the sun can be in short supply for much of the year. Also: This USB power meter I tested is shockingly accurate - especially for how cheap it is This is when you turn your attention from solar to w ... Read full article.