Conceptually I'd love something like this! But there's quite a few things I wish were different - leaving some feedback here in the hopes of buying a future version :) I think using guyline, notoriously easy to trip on, next to a spinning blade is an accident waiting to happen - if a sudden strong gust of wind or pet causes it topple over, it'll break the blades. Please just make the next version some kinda telescopic tripod you can nail into the ground you don't store inside it - the weight/size is worth it. I think the blades should be at least enclosed in some kinda metal mesh - it'll stop the blades if they break away, stop them from breaking if it falls over, not make it a general hazard, prevent it from slicing any wires and give you something to grab when stopping it. The cost is wayyy too high - I get this is coming from a start-up, but when a 100W solar panel is like 100, I really couldn't justify the 350 for this 40W alternative. I don't think this needs to come with a battery if it ups the cost - I'd rather plug in my own external battery (which most people have camping anyway) - I wouldn't expect this to come with it.
Hello Ryan, Thanks for your feedback! We're always looking for ways in which we can improve our next version of Shine, so we'll be sure to pass your comments along to our team. Please find some comments in response to your suggestions below: We do plan to develop alternative mounting solutions in the future so stay tuned! It's good to hear that weight/size is not as important to you as our next mounting system will likely not be able to fit inside Shine. We did explore a tripod in the past, however, we found that the pegs in the ground and tensioned guy wires give Shine much more stability as tripod designs often topple over in high winds. That said, we may revisit a tripod design in the future. A metal mesh could be interesting. However, we're not sure how something like that would impact the turbine's efficiency. Certainly, something for us to research! For safety, we tell customers that Shine's blades should be replaced after 2000 hours of operation or every 2 years. Our turbine does have a built-in brake and LED to notify users if wind speeds are too strong. This allows folks to take down their turbine before conditions reach a point that could put Shine's blades at risk. We also always recommend folks inspect their blades for any damage prior to using their turbine. Shine is a highly engineered product made by our small but mighty team in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is both a wind turbine charger and power bank with a built-in charge management controller and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) so it can generate the most power from the wind regardless of changes in wind speed. We manufacture in low volumes right now but as we scale prices could change. It's good to know that you would be interested in a version of Shine without an internal battery. We do hope to offer this eventually. The reason we opted for an internal battery was so folks could have the option to store the power they generated from the wind for later use. Thanks again for all your feedback. It will certainly help inform the development of future models of Shine. Have a great day and take care!
@@shineturbine Dear Shine team, I'd also be interested in a version w/o battery, since I already have a solar-powered one which I take with me. So - now I am becoming boundless - a modular set would be heaven: able to run with Shine-integrated battery plus with external. I am from Germany and I will DEFINITELY buy one of your products, since I have been looking for outdoor wind energy so long. Good job you've done up to now! Go on!
@@ThePriWi Thank you so much for your kind words! It means A LOT to us. We also appreciate your feedback as it will certainly help inform the products we develop in the future. We would like to explore developing a model without a battery at some point.
@@梅内斯 Thanks for your feedback! We agree that having the option to buy a version of Shine with or without a battery is a good idea. We may explore this in the future!
Thank you! We're glad that you discovered our Nova Scotia-made Shine Turbine. We hear it is especially windy in NFLD so Shine would do well up there! For more information on our product feel free to check out our website www.shineturbine.com
Hello! It's awesome to meet another fellow outdoors lover. Thanks for your interest in Shine! Currently, we only ship to the US and Canada. However, as soon as we expand to shipping to China we'll send out an email and will share the news across our social channels. Have a great day!
Hi Jeff! Yes, Shine has an IP54 rating, meaning it can operate in the rain but should never be submerged underwater. Its electronics and USB components have an IP67 rating meaning they are waterproof. We agree, it would be SUPER cool to have an app to monitor stats. It's on our roadmap of things we'd like to develop in the future as our startup grows. We like where your head is at! Have a great day.
Yes, we actually have used our turbine in 28 mph winds. We've also done hours and hours of extensive wind tunnel testing to determine the turbine's operating range. Our turbines blades are reinforced with metal supports and our current mount system was selected as other designs such as a tripod designs would topple over in high winds.
Hello! Thank you for your question. Shine is so quiet, it is often difficult to hear the turbine over the sound of the wind. It has a max noise rating of 50 dB which is no louder than the background noises of a typical home (i.e. conversations in a household, or the sound of plumbing or fridge). Feel free to watch the below video to hear Shine operating in different wind speeds. ruclips.net/video/AR_Fsq5B3Hk/видео.html
Off topic question about this product: When the internal battery finally goes bad(as in unable to store energy) can it be replaced with a new one? If it can not be replaced, will the turbine be able to still charge a external battery even though it can't store anymore energy internally?
At this time, our battery is not replaceable by customers and the turbine will not be able to charge an external battery without it. This is because its internal circuit boards which regulate the power generated from the wind rely on the internal battery to operate.
@@shineturbine No offense, I do believe in this product and want to buy this product, but the battery should be replaceable whether by you(through paid service for repair) or by customer. Mainly I don't feel ok that if I spend all that money, place it in storage and it stops working when I need it or decide to finally use it. Please make it changeable like a cordless drill motor for version 2 or something, that's just faulty/wasteful of material off the start(even if it last 5 years). Again sorry if I sound against you, I really want something like this to exists in the real world and know it's going to work on demand.
@@MA-yg7ft we truly appreciate this feedback! It's important to us to hear from folks like yourself as it informs our future iterations of Shine. A turbine with replaceable batteries is something we are also interested in exploring for future versions of the product. We agree with a lot of your insights!
You should consider large value capacitors for short term storage regulation. Let us worry about energy storage and an external pack we connect makes long term life much better as modern caps lifespan is way longer than a lithium cell.
Yes! Shine can be set up outside of your house. As long as you're in a windy area you can generate power using Shine just about anywhere. Our product is not intended to be permanently installed and is classified as a consumer electronic. If you have any other questions, let us know!
Thanks for your question! We don't have plans to do this. However, we are in the early stages of developing our next model of Shine which will be the same size and weight but will have a USB-C PD output of up to 75W. Its internal battery will remain 12,000 mAh.
this is genius everyone should have one come on lower the price and make sure everyone has one matter of fact tell your local Walmart to start selling these immediately what a wonderful great product..100000000000%good for everyone to enjoy
You're right! Our apologies for any confusion. Shine can generate up to 40W to its internal 12,000 mAh battery. When charging personal devices, while operating or stowed, Shine has a USB-A port which outputs 13W.
Hey! I didn't get one thing. You said it charges even without wind. Does it have built-in power bank? If yes, how much time it takes to charge a smartphone or an iPad? Thanks for this instructional video. Shine looks great.
Hello! Thanks for watching and for reaching out to us. Yes, Shine has an internal 12,000 mAh battery. This is where it stores the power it generates from the wind. The turbine can also be pre-charged using a wall outlet, so Shine is both a wind turbine charger AND power bank. It has a USB-A port that outputs 12 watts. It would take 45 minutes for a 2000 mAh phone battery, or 75 minutes for a 4000 mAh phone battery to charge. If you have any other questions, let us know. Have a great day!
Do you have a Wind Turbine that can charge a lithium Ion battery for an RV that can generate enough power to run a 12 volt A/C unit for the overlanding trailer community?
@@shineturbine Watching your video I was impressed. But same as he said, I am looking forward to a model that can charge and attach to my overlander Tacoma and charge a 12V dual battery system and/or external charging device when solar isn't a viable option. Understand this is a great lightweight option I would use, but with this success, it would be easier to up the weight and performance than other companies trying to shrink their products to work for overlanders. Maybe something with a smaller internal battery and higher output would work best.
@@jujujohnson01 Thanks for watching and for your valuable feedback! The good news is that we will be developing a model of Shine for 12V applications and it will have a smaller internal battery. We hear you and plan to make it happen! As soon as this model is available we'll share the news. Thanks again!
Thanks! Shine is designed to operate in temperatures between 0-40°C (32-104°F), so it will fare well if desert conditions are within range. It has a brake, buzzer, and LED as built-in protections to indicate if operating conditions could be harmful to the product.
Hello! Thank you for your interest in Shine. At this time, we only ship to Canada, the US, and Europe. However, as soon as we expand to shipping to Asia, we'll share the news across our social channels! Have a great day.
Hi, thank you for your question! When charging personal devices, Shine has a USB-A connection which outputs 5V/2.6A. The next model we develop will be 12 volt.
Looks interesting. Here are some comments based on my experience. Having the battery in an enclosed, unvented, black enclosure without heat sinks will cause the battery life to be dramatically reduced when used in most areas. Maybe not in Canada but even a winter day in Southern California black surfaces can become very hot. During the summer they can become untouchable. This is a very common problem all-in-one solar powered powerbanks experience. Also placing a wind turbine near the ground is a safety and performance problem. Wind at the surface is very variable in both speed and direction. It isn't untill 10ft AGL that things settle a little bit. Variable wind conditions will rapidly wear the moving parts on this unit. Your video should show some kind of a barrier/safety zone around your unit. Some kid will walk, at head height, into those spinning blades. Just like people regularly walk into the rear helicopter rotor. And they can point to your RUclips setup videos as evidence of neglect.
Hi Bruce! Thanks for your comment. Please find our answers below: 1. Shine has a built-in heat sink, brake, and temperature regulation. Extra heat is dumped through the heat sink and the turbine will also communicate to users audibly and visually with LEDs if it needs to be taken down due to temperatures being outside of its operating range. 2. It is a common misconception that wind speeds are greatly compromised as you get closer to the ground. Interestingly enough, existing wind forecasting tools typically identify a region’s wind speed data relatively close to the ground, at around a 10-meter altitude! Shine, with a deployment height of approximately one meter above ground level, would have no more than 2% to 3% reduction of the forecasted wind speeds due to turbulence increase. Shine's highly adaptable design is well equipped to operate in turbulent wind flow. The compact swept area of the turbine, although large enough to produce necessary power, has an automatic yaw that consistently tracks into the fluctuating path of the wind, regardless of turbulence and gusts. Large wind turbines are unable to properly function in turbulence due to their size and electro-mechanical yaw, which is why they're built so high off the ground - to access the most laminar wind flow. The main consideration for ideal wind speeds, or “clean air”, while at ground level is the deployed turbine’s proximity to disruptive terrains. To mitigate “ground friction”, the turbine should not be set up behind a tree, in a ditch, or in other sheltered areas. 3. Our product user manual and packaging explicitly state that Shine is not a toy and should never be left unattended or used in locations where people walk, children play, or pets are at risk. Thanks for your feedback, Bruce. Have a great day and take care!
You're right, it's been a while since we posted a video! We'll have to upload another one soon. For more up-to-date content you can feel free to check out our Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter - @shineturbine. Have a great day!
Alexander, thanks for your feedback! We hear you and do plan to have USB-C in our next version of Shine. Development of our first model took longer than anticipated! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Have a great day!
Conceptually I'd love something like this! But there's quite a few things I wish were different - leaving some feedback here in the hopes of buying a future version :)
I think using guyline, notoriously easy to trip on, next to a spinning blade is an accident waiting to happen - if a sudden strong gust of wind or pet causes it topple over, it'll break the blades. Please just make the next version some kinda telescopic tripod you can nail into the ground you don't store inside it - the weight/size is worth it.
I think the blades should be at least enclosed in some kinda metal mesh - it'll stop the blades if they break away, stop them from breaking if it falls over, not make it a general hazard, prevent it from slicing any wires and give you something to grab when stopping it.
The cost is wayyy too high - I get this is coming from a start-up, but when a 100W solar panel is like 100, I really couldn't justify the 350 for this 40W alternative.
I don't think this needs to come with a battery if it ups the cost - I'd rather plug in my own external battery (which most people have camping anyway) - I wouldn't expect this to come with it.
Hello Ryan, Thanks for your feedback! We're always looking for ways in which we can improve our next version of Shine, so we'll be sure to pass your comments along to our team. Please find some comments in response to your suggestions below:
We do plan to develop alternative mounting solutions in the future so stay tuned! It's good to hear that weight/size is not as important to you as our next mounting system will likely not be able to fit inside Shine. We did explore a tripod in the past, however, we found that the pegs in the ground and tensioned guy wires give Shine much more stability as tripod designs often topple over in high winds. That said, we may revisit a tripod design in the future.
A metal mesh could be interesting. However, we're not sure how something like that would impact the turbine's efficiency. Certainly, something for us to research! For safety, we tell customers that Shine's blades should be replaced after 2000 hours of operation or every 2 years. Our turbine does have a built-in brake and LED to notify users if wind speeds are too strong. This allows folks to take down their turbine before conditions reach a point that could put Shine's blades at risk. We also always recommend folks inspect their blades for any damage prior to using their turbine.
Shine is a highly engineered product made by our small but mighty team in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is both a wind turbine charger and power bank with a built-in charge management controller and maximum power point tracking (MPPT) so it can generate the most power from the wind regardless of changes in wind speed. We manufacture in low volumes right now but as we scale prices could change.
It's good to know that you would be interested in a version of Shine without an internal battery. We do hope to offer this eventually. The reason we opted for an internal battery was so folks could have the option to store the power they generated from the wind for later use.
Thanks again for all your feedback. It will certainly help inform the development of future models of Shine. Have a great day and take care!
@@shineturbine您好，我非常赞同这位网友的提议，如果可以选择自带的电池而降低产品成本，我认为这会是一个非常棒的提议。
@@shineturbine Dear Shine team, I'd also be interested in a version w/o battery, since I already have a solar-powered one which I take with me. So - now I am becoming boundless - a modular set would be heaven: able to run with Shine-integrated battery plus with external. I am from Germany and I will DEFINITELY buy one of your products, since I have been looking for outdoor wind energy so long. Good job you've done up to now! Go on!
@@ThePriWi Thank you so much for your kind words! It means A LOT to us. We also appreciate your feedback as it will certainly help inform the products we develop in the future. We would like to explore developing a model without a battery at some point.
@@梅内斯 Thanks for your feedback! We agree that having the option to buy a version of Shine with or without a battery is a good idea. We may explore this in the future!
Just discovered this. What great thinking, a self contained unit! It will become a great addition to my windy Newfoundland adventures.
Thank you! We're glad that you discovered our Nova Scotia-made Shine Turbine. We hear it is especially windy in NFLD so Shine would do well up there! For more information on our product feel free to check out our website www.shineturbine.com
Where to buy this?
This is super handy! Planning to hopefully get mine come payday this month! 🥳 🌬️🌀🌪️
Thanks for watching, Darth. We're glad to hear that you can see yourself using Shine! Have a great day!
@@shineturbine Inteligente señoras en poder...
你好，我是来自中国的一名登山徒步露营爱好者，我对这款产品非常的感兴趣，但是目前国内并没有购买渠道，希望能够尽快引进国内。
Hello! It's awesome to meet another fellow outdoors lover. Thanks for your interest in Shine! Currently, we only ship to the US and Canada. However, as soon as we expand to shipping to China we'll send out an email and will share the news across our social channels. Have a great day!
Does the shine tubine have a waterproof rating ? .. it would be cool to monitor stats with an app .. wind speed data/ and output etc..
Hi Jeff! Yes, Shine has an IP54 rating, meaning it can operate in the rain but should never be submerged underwater. Its electronics and USB components have an IP67 rating meaning they are waterproof.
We agree, it would be SUPER cool to have an app to monitor stats. It's on our roadmap of things we'd like to develop in the future as our startup grows. We like where your head is at! Have a great day.
Did you actually have it spinning in a 28 mph wind?
Did the blades pop off? Did the mast collapse?
Yes, we actually have used our turbine in 28 mph winds. We've also done hours and hours of extensive wind tunnel testing to determine the turbine's operating range. Our turbines blades are reinforced with metal supports and our current mount system was selected as other designs such as a tripod designs would topple over in high winds.
Buongiorno alla platea se possibile: se la turbina è rumorosa? Grazie
Hello! Thank you for your question. Shine is so quiet, it is often difficult to hear the turbine over the sound of the wind. It has a max noise rating of 50 dB which is no louder than the background noises of a typical home (i.e. conversations in a household, or the sound of plumbing or fridge). Feel free to watch the below video to hear Shine operating in different wind speeds.
ruclips.net/video/AR_Fsq5B3Hk/видео.html
Off topic question about this product: When the internal battery finally goes bad(as in unable to store energy) can it be replaced with a new one? If it can not be replaced, will the turbine be able to still charge a external battery even though it can't store anymore energy internally?
At this time, our battery is not replaceable by customers and the turbine will not be able to charge an external battery without it. This is because its internal circuit boards which regulate the power generated from the wind rely on the internal battery to operate.
@@shineturbine No offense, I do believe in this product and want to buy this product, but the battery should be replaceable whether by you(through paid service for repair) or by customer. Mainly I don't feel ok that if I spend all that money, place it in storage and it stops working when I need it or decide to finally use it. Please make it changeable like a cordless drill motor for version 2 or something, that's just faulty/wasteful of material off the start(even if it last 5 years). Again sorry if I sound against you, I really want something like this to exists in the real world and know it's going to work on demand.
@@MA-yg7ft we truly appreciate this feedback! It's important to us to hear from folks like yourself as it informs our future iterations of Shine. A turbine with replaceable batteries is something we are also interested in exploring for future versions of the product. We agree with a lot of your insights!
You should consider large value capacitors for short term storage regulation. Let us worry about energy storage and an external pack we connect makes long term life much better as modern caps lifespan is way longer than a lithium cell.
Also, I was going to order one just there. But saw not available till autumn 2024.
This would be great for the bikepacking market special for bike touring arround the world
Another great use case for Shine! Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts.
Is it ok for residential setup?
Yes! Shine can be set up outside of your house. As long as you're in a windy area you can generate power using Shine just about anywhere. Our product is not intended to be permanently installed and is classified as a consumer electronic. If you have any other questions, let us know!
È possibile portare la batteria da 12k ampere a 24k mantenendo le stesse dimensioni e un peso che non superi i 2kg?
Thanks for your question! We don't have plans to do this. However, we are in the early stages of developing our next model of Shine which will be the same size and weight but will have a USB-C PD output of up to 75W. Its internal battery will remain 12,000 mAh.
this is genius everyone should have one come on lower the price and make sure everyone has one matter of fact tell your local Walmart to start selling these immediately what a wonderful great product..100000000000%good for everyone to enjoy
Thanks for watching and for your kind words!
If you are using USB connectors, how can you claim 40watt output?
That's 5volts@ 8 amps.
Usb connectors are not able to handle that.
You're right! Our apologies for any confusion. Shine can generate up to 40W to its internal 12,000 mAh battery. When charging personal devices, while operating or stowed, Shine has a USB-A port which outputs 13W.
Hey! I didn't get one thing. You said it charges even without wind. Does it have built-in power bank? If yes, how much time it takes to charge a smartphone or an iPad? Thanks for this instructional video. Shine looks great.
Hello! Thanks for watching and for reaching out to us. Yes, Shine has an internal 12,000 mAh battery. This is where it stores the power it generates from the wind. The turbine can also be pre-charged using a wall outlet, so Shine is both a wind turbine charger AND power bank.
It has a USB-A port that outputs 12 watts. It would take 45 minutes for a 2000 mAh phone battery, or 75 minutes for a 4000 mAh phone battery to charge. If you have any other questions, let us know. Have a great day!
@@shineturbine why not incorporate a solar to this kit
@@dustinfrost5214 We like the way you think! We may do that someday in the future.
Do you have a Wind Turbine that can charge a lithium Ion battery for an RV that can generate enough power to run a 12 volt A/C unit for the overlanding trailer community?
We're working on it! The next turbine we develop will be for 12-volt applications.
@@shineturbine Watching your video I was impressed. But same as he said, I am looking forward to a model that can charge and attach to my overlander Tacoma and charge a 12V dual battery system and/or external charging device when solar isn't a viable option. Understand this is a great lightweight option I would use, but with this success, it would be easier to up the weight and performance than other companies trying to shrink their products to work for overlanders. Maybe something with a smaller internal battery and higher output would work best.
@@jujujohnson01 Thanks for watching and for your valuable feedback! The good news is that we will be developing a model of Shine for 12V applications and it will have a smaller internal battery. We hear you and plan to make it happen! As soon as this model is available we'll share the news. Thanks again!
Dónde puedo comprar este cargador?
shineturbine.com/products/shineturbine !
This is bad ass. How will it do in desert and heat conditions
Thanks! Shine is designed to operate in temperatures between 0-40°C (32-104°F), so it will fare well if desert conditions are within range. It has a brake, buzzer, and LED as built-in protections to indicate if operating conditions could be harmful to the product.
I'm in southern California and we reach temps of 120 degrees in summer time. Probably no quite hearty enough for my use unfortunately
Can I import to Thailand?
Hello! Thank you for your interest in Shine. At this time, we only ship to Canada, the US, and Europe. However, as soon as we expand to shipping to Asia, we'll share the news across our social channels! Have a great day.
12 volt???
Hi, thank you for your question! When charging personal devices, Shine has a USB-A connection which outputs 5V/2.6A. The next model we develop will be 12 volt.
Looks interesting. Here are some comments based on my experience.
Having the battery in an enclosed, unvented, black enclosure without heat sinks will cause the battery life to be dramatically reduced when used in most areas. Maybe not in Canada but even a winter day in Southern California black surfaces can become very hot. During the summer they can become untouchable. This is a very common problem all-in-one solar powered powerbanks experience.
Also placing a wind turbine near the ground is a safety and performance problem. Wind at the surface is very variable in both speed and direction. It isn't untill 10ft AGL that things settle a little bit. Variable wind conditions will rapidly wear the moving parts on this unit.
Your video should show some kind of a barrier/safety zone around your unit. Some kid will walk, at head height, into those spinning blades. Just like people regularly walk into the rear helicopter rotor. And they can point to your RUclips setup videos as evidence of neglect.
Hi Bruce!
Thanks for your comment. Please find our answers below:
1. Shine has a built-in heat sink, brake, and temperature regulation. Extra heat is dumped through the heat sink and the turbine will also communicate to users audibly and visually with LEDs if it needs to be taken down due to temperatures being outside of its operating range.
2. It is a common misconception that wind speeds are greatly compromised as you get closer to the ground. Interestingly enough, existing wind forecasting tools typically identify a region’s wind speed data relatively close to the ground, at around a 10-meter altitude!
Shine, with a deployment height of approximately one meter above ground level, would have no more than 2% to 3% reduction of the forecasted wind speeds due to turbulence increase. Shine's highly adaptable design is well equipped to operate in turbulent wind flow. The compact swept area of the turbine, although large enough to produce necessary power, has an automatic yaw that consistently tracks into the fluctuating path of the wind, regardless of turbulence and gusts.
Large wind turbines are unable to properly function in turbulence due to their size and electro-mechanical yaw, which is why they're built so high off the ground - to access the most laminar wind flow. The main consideration for ideal wind speeds, or “clean air”, while at ground level is the deployed turbine’s proximity to disruptive terrains. To mitigate “ground friction”, the turbine should not be set up behind a tree, in a ditch, or in other sheltered areas.
3. Our product user manual and packaging explicitly state that Shine is not a toy and should never be left unattended or used in locations where people walk, children play, or pets are at risk.
Thanks for your feedback, Bruce. Have a great day and take care!
Good design, but small scale Windturbines are usually only usefull in places with extreme weather.
Thanks! We're pretty proud of Shine's design. We do plan to scale our technology up to develop larger turbines in the future.
nice TOY !!
Connect it to a car and you have a rechargeable car.. it's simple
If selling in Thailand, do not set a high price.
7 months since last video? Junk?
You're right, it's been a while since we posted a video! We'll have to upload another one soon. For more up-to-date content you can feel free to check out our Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter - @shineturbine. Have a great day!
But no one jet test this with a electric meter in hand and see if this product can produce 40w or something close🤔 and cost $400
Thanks for your feedback! We'll plan to post a video showing Shine's power output at 28 mph in the near future. Stay tuned!
Its 2023 and a micro b usb port? It will get slaughtered in reviews because of that.
Alexander, thanks for your feedback! We hear you and do plan to have USB-C in our next version of Shine. Development of our first model took longer than anticipated! Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Have a great day!
Ma si può montare su un auto elettrica? 😄😄😄
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