Do wind power generators actually work at home? I tested one, and the results blew me away

• The Shine Turbine kit is on sale for $320, while the Essentials Kit is on sale for $350.
• The kit includes everything you need to turn wind into electrical energy, and the turbine features a 12,000 mAh battery.
• There are limitations, which include the weight of the kit and the 40W of power it taps out at.

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I cover a lot of solar generators here, and they are all the rage. I've tested dozens of devices over the past few years and seen the technology go from strength to strength.

But I often get asked, "What happens when the clouds roll in, and the sun vanishes?" Living in the UK, the sun can be in short supply for much of the year.

Also: I stopped leaving these 7 gadgets plugged in, and my electric bill ...