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Are portable wind generators a viable alternative for solar power? My verdict after testing one at home
Solar generators have a clear limitation when the sun isn't shining. This portable backup power solution, however, ensures your devices remain powered regardless of weather conditions.
The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery. There's also a knack to setting the guy lines out effectively, which took me a while to figure out -- a process that would have been a lot faster had I read the manual -- because I found the setup all shaky the first few times. But despite the downsides, the Shine Turbine is a great way to harvest power from Mother Nature when you are away from an AC outlet.
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