$306,961 raised out of $21,534
Overview
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Start date
Nov 10, 2024
Close date
Nov 11, 2024
Concept

50W rated wind turbine generator | 75W USB-C PD fast charging | 3 lb system | Charges 12V devices

Story

Constantly thinking about power generation and consumption is something adventurers and emergency preppers are all too familiar with. It kinda comes with the territory.

That’s why investing in multiple power solutions is essential—to guarantee comfort, convenience, and peace of mind.

So, how do you ensure your power needs are met whether things do or don’t go according to plan? Well, the answer is blowing in the wind! 

Meet Shine 2.0: the ultra-portable 50 W power generator that harnesses the wind’s unlimited energy day and night. With 75 W USB-C fast charging, Shine 2.0 keeps your 12-volt devices powered even when it’s rainy, cloudy, or foggy.

Shine 2.0 is about expanding possibilities, staying off-grid longer, and pushing further into uncharted territories. Be ready to face unexpected situations with confidence and revel in the self-sufficiency that access to unlimited power brings.

With Shine 2.0 in your backpack, vehicle, or home, you’re not just prepared—you’re powerful.

Fast charge your devices with USB-C PD

Shine 2.0 has a USB-C PD port that outputs up to 75 W to rapidly charge your devices while operating or stowed. Use unlimited wind energy to charge your phone, tablet, camera, and more. You can also generate and store power from the turbine day and night in Shine 2.0’s internal 12,000 mAh lithium-ion battery.

Compatible with your 12V devices & power stations 

This next-generation turbine powers large electronics such as laptops, drones, and other 12V devices. With our custom adaptor, you can also charge popular power stations like Jackery, EcoFlow, and Bluetti to create the perfect power setup for all your needs.

Even more power for less weight

Shine 2.0 generates up to 50W of power from its rotor to its battery, all while folding into a lightweight, 3 lb package. This is about the size of a water bottle which makes it easy to take anywhere. Thanks to the wind’s cubic relationship with power, when wind speed doubles Shine’s power output increases eight times, giving you even more energy on the go.

Higher mount to maximize power generation 

Our 6 ft mount accessory elevates your Shine 2.0 setup above potential wind flow interruptions, allowing you to capture more wind and generate even more power when you’re out adventuring or before and after a storm.

Access power data from your phone 

Like to obsess over power data? Shine 2.0’s free Bluetooth-connected app gives you real-time access to analytics on wind speed, power generation, battery state, and more. Make data-driven decisions to increase your power generation and understanding of wind energy.

Shine 2.0 is the next generation of our innovative Shine Turbine, which we successfully launched on Kickstarter in 2021— selling out our first production run within 5 days. Since then, we’ve proudly manufactured and delivered 2,000 turbines to happy customers across Canada, the United States, and Europe.

Our customers’ positive feedback and enthusiasm have energized us to innovate further. 

Chris Surette from A for Adventure reviewed Shine 1.0 and talked about what he looks forward to in Shine 2.0. Watch the video! ▶️

 

Complete your power setup! Use our custom adaptor accessory to keep your power station charged even in the most remote locations.

Our custom adapter accessory has a USB-C male connector at one end (connects to Shine 2.0) and an XT60 connector at the other (connects to a power station). It also has a 8mm DC barrel connector to ensure compatibility with most power stations, such as Jackery, EcoFlow, and Bluetti.

Shine 2.0’s Bluetooth-connected app turns your smartphone into a power data management center, giving you easy access to metrics on:

Shine’s patented technology offers the very best in wind turbine performance at this small-scale. The turbine has record-breaking power conversion efficiency at this scale of 25% and is designed to minimize noise while in operation.

Comparing Wind and Solar Energy Availability Throughout the Day

This graph shows the average availability of wind and solar energy in California throughout the year over 24 hours. Wind energy can be available any time of the day, while solar energy only reaches its peak output for a few hours each day.

Wind Speed Map

Check out the open source Global Wind Atlas to see what kind of wind speeds you can expect to find at your favorite off-grid locations across the globe! 

Pro Tip: Use the search bar on the wind map to find your location and select “10” meters from the bottom right menu to view the most accurate wind speeds for Shine!

The Wind Advantage

When it comes to generating high amounts of energy quickly, the wind wins! This is because the wind has a cubic relationship with power. As wind speeds double, power output increases by a remarkable 8x. In comparison, solar only has a linear relationship with power. 

Maximize Wind Energy Through Gusts or Lulls

Shine’s 95% efficient maximum power point tracking charge controller will always convert the most power available from the wind, regardless of wind speed increases or decreases. 


(1) Shine (2) Mount (3) Pegs (4) Guy-wires (5) Quick Start Guide (6) 3ft pre-charge cable

Price shown in USD. Pre-order additional units and accessories at checkout.

Bundle and save on two signature Shine 2.0 accessories! Price shown in USD. Includes Shine 2.0 (30% off) plus the 6ft mount and the custom power station adaptor (37% off). 

Check out these “Shine-y” add-ons to use with the Shine Turbine and on your outdoor adventures! Choose your add-ons & accessories when you place your pledge, before entering your payment information. 

Charge your power station with wind energy using our custom-engineered adapter featuring XT60 and 8mm DC barrel connectors. Includes: USB-C connector, XT60 connector, 8mm DC barrel connector. 

Maximize wind power generation with our 6ft mount, engineered for stability and performance. Built with high-quality materials, it’s designed to withstand rugged conditions, yet collapses for easy portability—just like a professional camera mount. Includes: 6 ft aluminum collapsible mount, guy lines, and pegs. 

Easily rapid charge your devices while Shine 2.0 operates with our 10 ft USB-C charging cable. Includes: 10 ft USB-C Male to USB-C Male Cable

Keep your turbine and devices dry with our custom waterproof dry bagSpecs: 
Roll-top waterproof dry bag, Custom-sized to fit Shine, Highly durable and easy to clean

Take Shine 2.0 wherever you go with our custom padded bagSpecs: Custom black foldable padded bag with Shine logo, Inner and outer zipper pockets

Heading to the beach? Easily secure your turbine in loose dry sand with our sand anchor set. Specs: Set includes 3 sandbag anchors for use with 3 ft mount

Measure wind speed with accuracy wherever you mount Shine 2.0 with this convenient handheld anemometer. This handheld anemometer gives a more accurate reading at the location of the turbine as compared with a generalized area wind speed forecast available through the free Shine 2.0 Bluetooth-connected app. Specs: Measures wind speed in mph, km/h, m/s, ft/min, and knots, Displays temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit, LCD backlight, Auto power off, 3V li-ion battery

This is us.  

Cat Adalay and Rachel Carr

As outdoor enthusiasts living along the breezy coast of Nova Scotia, we were inspired by the constant wind around us and set out to develop a product that would let us harness this unlimited power.

We spent almost five years designing, testing, and refining our idea to make wind power portable and accessible. In 2021, we launched the Shine Turbine on Kickstarter and reached our funding goal in just one hour! Five days later, our first production run of 500 turbines was sold out. Following this success, we launched on Indiegogo InDemand, where we received the incredible support of over 2,000 backers from 50 countries.

Nothing brings us more joy than having our customers share their amazing experiences of using the Shine Turbine out in the wild or at home for backup power. With these stories, we also heard from our community about ways we could improve the turbine, so we did.

After another 2 years of innovating, we’re launching Shine 2.0 based on your feedback. By backing us, you join a wind-erful community that believes in our vision to deliver clean energy independence and put wind power into as many hands as possible. Join us in writing the next chapter. Together we can harness the wind!

We’re back on Indiegogo because it was this amazing community that helped bring our first Shine Turbine to life, and we can’t wait to do it again with Shine 2.0! By backing us, you’re not just pre-ordering – you’re contributing to the future of portable wind energy. Join us in powering the future and become part of a global community of people who are passionate about harnessing the power of the wind. 

 

Duties and Taxes

Orders shipped to the UK and Europe may be subject to import taxes, customs duties, and/or fees imposed by the destination country. These charges are not included in our product price and are the buyer’s responsibility.

This amount can vary. Charges are based on the wind turbine cost or product price, type of item(s), package weight and dimensions, origin country, and the taxes, duties, and fees of the destination country.

For European backers, combined sales tax and duties charges may range from approx. €50 – €165 or  £44 – £140. Depending on your region, there may be an additional disbursement fee ranging from $0 – €13/£11. For more information, we encourage you to research your country’s import tax laws and rates/fees that may apply when purchasing our product(s).

If a product is seized by customs or returned to Canada, we will NOT be responsible for the loss, product, or shipping refund. It is the buyer’s responsibility to cover the shipping costs when the buyer wishes to have a second delivery attempt after the product is returned to Aurea Technologies.

Risks and challenges

We successfully delivered our first Shine Kickstarter and Indiegogo Indemand campaigns. Those experiences have given us the expertise required to deliver Shine 2.0! We’re excited to get our next-generation portable wind turbine to you and remain committed to keeping you informed of our progress by sharing monthly backer updates. With developing anything new, unexpected challenges may arise. If they do, we’ll keep you informed. We’ll be closely involved in every step of Shine 2.0’s development to ensure quality. If any issues arise, we’ll resolve them quickly to ensure you receive a product we’re proud of and that you’ll love.

Powering a Sustainable Future

As a small business, we do everything we can to operate as sustainably as possible. As we grow, we remain committed to continually searching for new ways to improve our processes to reduce our impact on the planet. Learn more about our environmental commitments below!

Environmental commitments

Long-lasting design

Shine 2.0 is made with durability in mind. The turbine has been designed for 1,000+ hours of operation, which for its application, is expected to last at least five years.

Reusability and recyclability

Up to 85% of Shine’s parts are recyclable. For ease, we always recommend checking ahead to find out if your local electronics recycling program will accept Shine.

Sustainable materials

Our packaging is plastic-free and 100% recyclable. The box Shine 2.0 comes in is made of at least 85% certified post-consumer recycled paper.

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