Are wind power generators actually viable at home? I tested one (and it's on sale right now)

ZDNET's key takeaways A Shine Turbine kit, which includes a 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 -- though both are on sale right now. 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 The Shine Turbine is on sale for $280, a $120 savings off its $400 retail price. You can also get the Shine Essentials kit at $147 off, on sale for only $342. Also: The best Amazon Spring Sale tech deals live now 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 rol ... Read full article.