It’s real, and it looks nothing like the wind turbines you’re used to. EarthTronics, in collaboration with Honeywell, launched a circular wind turbine designed for homes that can generate up to 2 kilowatts of clean electricity. Named the Windgate, this futuristic-looking turbine is compact, quiet, and kicks in at wind speeds as low as 2 mph. And unlike solar panels, it works day and night, rain or shine.

A Wind Turbine That Works When Solar Panels Can’t

This gearless, low-vibration turbine uses a unique Blade Tip Power System, which captures energy at the blade tips rather than the hub, making it far more efficient in urban and suburban settings. Weighing just 95 pounds with a 6-foot diameter, the Windgate can be mounted on rooftops, poles, or even walls—no sprawling solar array required.

In ideal conditions, it produces up to 2,000 kWh per year, enough to offset about 15% of a typical household’s energy use. So, if your roof’s full or the sun doesn’t always shine where you live, this clever turbine might just blow you away.

How the Blade Tip Power System Sets It Apart

Known for its ability to spin and start producing energy with just 2 mph of wind, the Honeywell Wind Turbine stands out thanks to its compact size, lightweight build, and barely-there noise. It gives just about anyone with a breeze the chance to power their home or business with clean energy.

“Our goal is to make wind power something people can use right where they live,” said Reg Adams, president of WindTronics. “Being able to generate your own electricity on-site can help communities everywhere tap into wind and make renewable energy part of everyday life.”

Tipping the scales at under 185 pounds and stretching just six feet across, the Honeywell Wind Turbine can generate up to 1,500 kWh of electricity per year, depending on how high it’s installed and where it’s located. Instead of using gears, this turbine relies on a clever Blade Tip Power System™, which uses magnets and stators along the outer edge to harvest energy right at the blade tips—where the blades move fastest. By doing that, it cuts down on resistance and drag, allowing the turbine to start spinning with as little as 0.5 mph of wind and start producing electricity at just 2 mph.

“I’ve never seen anything quite like the Honeywell Wind Turbine,” said Kyle Biedermann, CEO of WindBucks Energy, a Texas-based distributor. “It fits in easily just about anywhere there’s wind and makes a strong case for clean, sustainable power that works for everyday homes and businesses.”

Installation Options and How It Connects to Power

Built with flexibility in mind, the Honeywell Wind Turbine lets users decide how and where they want it installed—it can be mounted on a roof or placed on a pole, depending on the setup. When it comes to how the energy gets used, there are three connection options to pick from, giving homeowners or businesses a variety of ways to tap into the power it generates:

• Grid-Tie: Uses the Power One Aurora® Inverter to send the electricity directly into the utility grid, making it compatible with power systems around the world.
• Off-Grid/Battery: Connects to the WindTronics SmartBox, which manages battery charging and lets the system feed electricity straight into the building without needing to be tied to a power company.
• Direct DC: Sends energy straight into 12V, 24V, or 48V battery systems, perfect for remote areas where storing power is key.

Depending on the connection setup chosen, the Honeywell Wind Turbine starts at $5,795—not including installation. Much like setting up a backup generator, this system is meant to be installed by a licensed electrical contractor. To keep things simple, WindTronics provides a list of approved installers to make sure everything runs safely and smoothly from day one.

How to Get It Installed

Before making the leap into wind energy, WindTronics encourages customers to do a bit of homework. That means checking local wind conditions, looking into any available incentives, rebates, or grant programs, and reviewing local zoning laws, permit requirements, and even homeowner association rules. It’s also important to plan the best spot for installing the turbine on your property.

WindTronics, a private tech company based in Muskegon, Michigan, has made it their mission to make renewable energy accessible to everyone. They’ve created a small, gearless wind turbine powered by their innovative Blade Tip Power System™. And when you see the Honeywell Wind Turbine out in the wild, you’re actually looking at WindTronics’ engineering—they’re the official licensee behind the product.