This portable wind turbine can charge a smartphone in 17 minutes

Shine 2.0 generates enough energy to fast-charge electronics, though strong wind is needed.

As technologies become more advanced and efficient, green energy is providing alternative ways to power our devices.

Last month, company Ecoflow unveiled a hat that allows users to charge their smartphone on the go in just 3-4 hours.

Now, Canada-based Aurea Technologies is seeking funding on Kickstarter for its second-generation wind turbine, Shine, which generates green energy to charge any 12V device with wind power.

Under ideal conditions, when the wind reaches 28 mph, Shine 2.0 can generate up to 50W of power, which the company claims would be enough to charge a smartphone in around 17 minutes.

However, if there’s a breeze of just 8 mph it will take nearly twelve hours to charge the same device.

Of course, users will be able to power a smartphone quickly if it supports Shine’s USB-C 75W charging. While some Chinese vendors offer more, this type of fast-charging capability is still quite rare among flagships.

Aurea Technologies claims that the turbine can power any 12V device, such as a drone, a laptop, or a camera. Shine 2.0 can also charge popular power stations with its 12 000 mAh capacity battery, while with the adaptor accessory, it can be charged from the power station itself.

The turbine, which is the size of a 1 liter water bottle, weighs 3lb (around 1.4kg) and can be mounted on Aurea Technologies' 6ft device, which is sold separately.

The first version of the turbine was launched in 2021 also on Kickstarter. One key difference compared to the previous version is that it now connects with a smartphone via Bluetooth allowing users to see various metrics including wind speed, power generation, and battery state.

Aurea Technologies plans to start shipping the turbine to the first 100 backers next March. The turbine will retail for around $600, with discounts available for early buyers.