HOW DO YOU POWER YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES?

Do you use portable power banks that die in a few hours,  solar chargers that rarely create usable power or bulky power stations that are hard to pack and heavy to carry?

It’s time to ditch these. It’s time to use clean,  efficient wind energy to power your devices!

 

        

    

         

 

The Shine Turbine is the ultra-compact, highly efficient, portable wind charger that lets you use the wind to rapidly create your own power to charge all your handheld devices – from your phone to your camera – anytime, anywhere the wind blows.

 

         

 

From exploring coasts to navigating plains to scaling mountains, all you need to do is set up Shine and in under 2 minutes, you’ll have a wind generator to power your adventures. Charge phones, tablets, lights, cameras, and more with this small but mighty 40 W turbine. Power gear in real-time during the day or night, or rapidly store energy for later use with Shine’s internal 12,000 mAh Li-Ion battery.

 

    

 

Watch Chris Surette’s first impression of Shine!

 

      

 

         

 

 

 

 

“A marvel of efficient design, [Shine Turbine] is capable of generating 40 watts, and trumps water turbines, thermoelectric stoves, and even solar panels with a 13 watts-per-pound ratio.”

 

“[Shine puts] low-cost wind generation into the hands of thousands of people. It is easily packable. I love solutions that are ideally utilitarian, and this is one.”

 

“Shine operates in the same principle as the massive wind turbines, but on a much smaller scale. Not only it can readily power gadgets like phones, tablets, lights, and cameras, but it can also generate and store electricity quickly in various weather conditions.”

 

 

 

        

 

    

 

        

 

Access to renewable power off-grid is essential as electronics often require more charging power than portable batteries can provide. Without a reliable energy source, you can find yourself in vulnerable situations when your battery supply can’t be replenished.

 

    

 

Whether you’re camping, canoeing, RVing, hanging at a cottage, or looking to prepare for an emergency, the Shine Turbine provides renewable power day and night, rain, cloud, or shine.

 

  

Shine’s patent-pending technology instantly converts wind into power to charge a variety of devices or rapidly stores energy in its internal 12,000 mAh battery for later use. 

 

  

 

Plug a USB cable into Shine to power devices while the turbine is in operation or stowed. Plug your phone into Shine while at basecamp, or pack Shine up and continue to power devices while the turbine is stowed in your pack.

 

    

 

This 40-watt ultra-compact wind charger can power any handheld USB device, including phones, tablets, lights, drones, cameras, GPS, speakers, e-readers, headphones, power banks, and more.

 

 

Never used a wind turbine? No problem!

WIND: Air flows over turbine body 

YAW: Turbine automatically turns into the wind 

ROTOR: Wind causes blades to spin 

BATTERY: Turbine batteries charge when no device is connected

DEVICE: Electronics charge when USB cord is connected to the turbine

  

 

 

          

 

Shine creates energy faster than any other handheld renewable product. It is able to collect three phones’ worth of power in an hour at maximum rated wind speeds.

                  

 

          

 

Shine is for anyone who wants to charge handheld devices while disconnected from the energy grid. The turbine is perfect for keeping electronics charged while backpacking, camping, RVing, fishing, hunting, remote working, and more. 

 

  

 

          

 

         

 

         

 

    

 

Use a USB-A power cord to charge your devices while at home, at camp, or on the move!

 

HERE’S THE TIME IT TAKES SHINE TO PRODUCE THE POWER TO CHARGE POPULAR DEVICES

 

       

 

Shine’s high-efficiency blades and patent-pending technology allow it to rapidly create and store energy faster than any other handheld renewable energy product. 

      

The table above shows the power Shine will generate between the lowest and highest wind speeds the turbine can operate in. Even at 8 mph, which is hardly any wind with leaves on trees slightly moving, Shine will create usable power to trickle charge its internal battery. The turbine will generate large amounts of power in high wind speeds, up to 28 mph, and rapidly fully charge its internal battery.

 

WIND SPEED MAP OF NORTH AMERICA

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

 

    

 

PRO TIP: Hit up your campsite using the search bar on the wind map and click “10” meters on the bottom right  side bar for the most accurate wind speeds for Shine!

 

START WITH THE WIND

Wind flows over the turbine body causing Shine to automatically turn into the wind. The wind turns the blades on the rotor which spins its generator, allowing its internal battery to charge.

 

    

 

POWER ANYTIME

Power your device while Shine is in operation or stowed. No need to wait for a full charge, you can use your device while connected to Shine. And when it’s time to hit the trail, stow Shine in your backpack pocket and run the cable to your device for on-the-go charging. 

 

    

 

PRO TIP: Get a head start by topping off Shine’s battery using a wall outlet at home!

 

How You’ll Set Up Shine 

1) Remove Shine’s lid to access its mount, guy-wires, and pegs

2) Assemble mount and insert vertically into the ground

3) Put the guy-wire ring between the second and third mount sections

4) Evenly distribute guy-wires around the mount then secure with pegs into the ground

5) Increase guy-wire tension using fasteners until mount is vertical, secure, and stable

6) Open and secure blades with the lid tool then put the lid back on Shine

7) Place Shine on its mount and watch the blades spin as Shine’s internal batteries build up a charge

8) To charge personal devices, plug a USB cable into Shine’s USB-A port

 

 

When you’re done using the wind to get a charge, remember all the parts go back into Shine. 100% self-contained!

 

   

 

 

         

 

Shine is built for the rugged outdoors. Its mount is highly-resilient 7075-T6 aluminum and its motor enclosure is aircraft-grade 6061-T6 aluminum. Additionally, the turbine’s body is made of durable injection-molded PC-ABS blend material while the blades and rotor also contain glass-fill for extra rigidity.

 

 

Exterior components

 

 

  

Internal components

 

The Shine Turbine team has been developing the product since 2018 and has overcome countless technical hurdles. These ranged from optimizing the pivot point to face Shine into the wind, to fitting everything needed to set up the turbine inside its internal compartment, to its patent-pending turbine design that provides portability without sacrificing efficiency!

 

  

 

          

 

SHINE GETS MORE POWER FROM NATURE

Shine’s major differentiator is its power generation efficiency. When it comes to generating high amounts of energy quickly, the wind wins! This is because the wind has a cubic relationship with power.

 Shine (gold) vs. other portable renewable energy products (blue). Solar and hydropower only have a linear relationship with their respective resources. As solar intensity or water speeds double, their power outputs only double.

 

“An amazing thing about wind energy is that when the wind speed doubles, you can get eight times more power from a wind turbine. This is the cubic relationship of power to wind speed, which is why your Shine Turbine can charge things so fast on a windy day.”

– Wayne Groszko, Ph.D.
Applied Energy Research Scientist

 

The cubic output of wind, paired with Shine’s high-efficiency blades and lightweight design, allow the turbine to produce the most amount of energy for the least amount of weight compared to any other comparable portable renewable charger.

 

    

 

What does this mean? Your new portable turbine is more efficient than other comparable wind turbines, river turbines, solar panels, and battery packs on the market!

 

EVERYTHING NEEDED TO USE SHINE STOWS TO THE SIZE OF A WATER BOTTLE

Shine features an extremely compact design. The size of a water bottle, it can easily find a home in your pack’s side pouch. Everything needed to set up the turbine stores inside its internal compartment, and its blades fold onto its body to make it 100% self-contained.

 

 

        

 

The team behind Shine are all avid outdoor enthusiasts and have experienced the typical issues that come with portable solar chargers. At this size, solar panels are only about 5-10% efficient, especially if the sun is not directly above the panel. Meaning if there’s cloud, if it’s nighttime, or if there’s dust or dirt on the panel, very little power is going to be generated. Shine’s ability to provide energy at any time of day, in all different weather conditions, makes it a much more dependable source of power.

 

 

 

        

 

    

 

All Shine’s components store inside the turbine body for easy travel: Turbine body with blades, Mount Pegs, Guy wires

 

    

 

 

       

 

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. 

    

 

         

 

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

1. Folded Length: 35 cm (13 3/4 in)

2. Folded width: 10 cm (4 in) 

3. Blade diameter: 60 cm (23 5/8 in) 

4. Mount Height: 91.4 cm (3 ft) 

5. Total Weight: 3lbs (1.3 kg)

 

ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  

1. POWER RATING: 40 Watts 

2. INTERNAL BATTERY: 5V, 12,000 mAh

3. CONNECTOR: Regulated 5V DC, 2.1 A – 2.4 A

4. CONNECTOR NEEDED: USB-A Male 

5. LED INDICATOR: Battery, Braking, & Temperature

 

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS

1. OPERATING TEMPERATURE: 0-40° C (32-104° F)

2. WEATHER RESISTANCE: IP54

3. MAXIMUM NOISE: 50 dB 

4. WIND SPEED RANGE: 8-28 mph (13-45 kph) 

 

HOW MUCH WIND DO I NEED?

 8 mph/13 kph is a gentle breeze: Enough for the wind to be felt on your face, and rustle leaves and twigs. 

 28 mph/45 kph is a strong breeze: Enough for the wind to sway large branches and for umbrellas to be difficult to use.    

 

    

 

 

         

 

We are a team of outdoor enthusiasts with a love for renewable energy who wondered, “Why aren’t there more products that let people easily create their own wind power?”

Well… as we discovered…it’s pretty complicated, but after four years of designing, testing and refining, we’ve figured it out!

 

  

 

Born out of the belief that we need to rethink the ways in which we produce and use energy, we created the Shine Turbine. Shine is the first of a series of renewable power products that will provide freedom from the electrical grid.

We’re ready to spin into production, and we need your help to make it happen. When you support Shine, you join our mission to provide clean energy independence.  Your support will bring the future of portable wind power to life — it’s as simple as that!

 

 

    

 

AUREA TECHNOLOGIES

Aurea Technologies, the company behind Shine, is based in the coastal province of Nova Scotia, Canada, where there’s never a shortage of wind!

We’re a team of outdoor lovers with a passion for clean energy and the environment. With years of expertise in wind turbine engineering, supply chain management, production, and customer service, we’re beyond ready to bring you the future of portable wind charging!

 
YOUR SHINE TEAM

 

         

 

 

        

 

 

         

 

       

 

 

 

       

 

         

 

       

 

The Shine Turbine wouldn’t be where it is today without the incredible support from our partners and research teams:

 

 

 

       

 

         

         

         

         

 

 

       

Find our press kit here.

 

Risks and challenges

We believe that the majority of risks and challenges associated with getting your Shine Turbine to you are behind us, and here’s why:

• We’re nearly at the finish line! Shine is currently undergoing product certification and once this is complete we can start deliveries. 
• We’ve started production beginning with the product’s mechanical sub-assemblies. This will give us the ability to promptly fulfill orders as soon as Shine passes certification. 
• We’re manufacturing in-house in Atlantic Canada so we’ll be able to oversee the entire manufacturing process, ensure product quality, and immediately resolve any issues that arise.

That said, when producing anything new, unexpected things can happen. If they do, we promise to keep you in the know and to be fully transparent and honest about whatever comes our way.

The greatest risk to our project is the unexpected challenges the COVID-19 pandemic could present to our shipping timelines and supply chain. To help prevent disruptions, we’ve identified parts and suppliers that could be a risk and have worked to secure inventory ahead of time. We have also identified alternative suppliers who can fulfill new part order needs if necessary.

We have full confidence in our manufacturing process and have done extensive planning to set realistic expectations for meeting delivery timelines. Quality is our top priority. During production and fulfillment, if we identify anything that doesn’t meet our quality control standards, we’re going to let you know, and we’re going to fix it immediately. 

We’re committed to delivering you a product that we’re proud of and you’re excited about!

 

Environmental commitments

Long-lasting design

Shine is made of incredibly durable metal, plastics, and electrical components to survive and thrive in the elements. The turbine has been designed to last at least 1,000 hours of operation, which for its application, is expected to last at least five years.

Reusability and recyclability

The Shine Turbine and its packaging have been designed with sustainability top of mind. Up to 85% of Shine’s parts are recyclable. For ease, we always recommend checking ahead to find out if your local recycling program will accept Shine.

Sustainable materials

Our packaging is plastic-free and 100% recyclable and biodegradable. The box Shine comes in is made of at least 85% of certified post-consumer recycled paper and its manuals are printed on 100% certified post-consumer recycled paper.

Environmentally friendly factories

Shine is manufactured locally in Nova Scotia, Canada. The Shine team’s motivation for production in North America was to oversee and refine the production process for the highest quality but to also reduce GHGs from having to ship Shine units from overseas.

Sustainable Distribution

Since Shine is being manufactured in Nova Scotia, Canada, the environmental impact of fulfilling and distributing the product across North America is much less than had it come from overseas. The Shine team has also selected couriers who have environmentally-friendly practices as a part of their operations.

Something else

The Shine team is sourcing the majority of its parts for the Shine Turbine locally within North America. This not only contributes to the quality of the design but, like the localized manufacturing, reduces overall GHG since the parts aren’t being shipped from overseas.

 

Questions about this project? Check out the FAQ