In this world flooded with gadgets, gizmos, and all things tech, the creation of lightweight energy storage was not on our roadmap at CTRL ENERGY when, two years ago, we embarked on a quixotic quest to revolutionize how we store and utilize energy.
We did it the hard way, bootstrapping CTRL ENERGY to create a 100% proprietary energy storage and supply technology with LEPO.
Our mission? To make clean, affordable energy storage ubiquitous through our smart yet sustainable energy storage.
However, we had a shameful secret: showing up to a meeting with a low battery. When you work in energy storage, this alone can be a deal-breaker or, at best, an opening for a bad joke.
We started a nameless weekend project to build our perfect power bank. Our initial criteria were sustainable, lightweight, extendable, scalable, and reusable.
But, as often happens in the realm of the extraordinary, this serendipitous side project burgeoned into something magnificent.
Enter Project ZERO.
Meet ZERO: The Swiss Army Knife of Powerbanks
ZERO is not your garden-variety power bank. It is so different from the old good ones that the most accurate description we could come up with was UESO for Unidentified Energy Storage object. Even though all ZEROs are born equal, no two ZEROs are used the same.
Built with a window to harness the back camera of your device, a MagSafe wireless charger, one USB 3, one USB C, and the capability to be affixed to a tripod.
This was the initial product we designed, but something was missing, crystal-crisp photos and videos need perfect light, so the Mark 2 included a flashlight as big as the ZERO that can be attached through a magnetic connector and that changed everything.
This connector (in fact it’s a duet with one on each side) was like a portal to a new galaxy of applications.
More outputs needed? Voila! you can add any output flavor you can dream up, even our massive 140WATTS USB C port.
And to satiate your insatiable appetite for infinite power, a squadron of ZEROs (sounds like a version of Topgun starred by Eddie Murphy) can be connected to form your dream power station!
Now, capturing your adventures or managing your online meetings with the convenience of a tripod while simultaneously juicing up your devices is a reality. It’s like having your cake and eating it but without the caloric guilt.
ZERO: Power to the people
After more than a month of using the ZERO daily, we are convinced that this product is worth sharing with the world.
With the ZERO being reusable (you can swipe the cells for infinite reuse) and repairable, a massive adoption will contribute to minimizing the waste and increasing durability and thus utility.
But before ZERO takes the world by storm via Kickstarter followed by -hopefully- large distribution, we are conducting an unparalleled beta test.
We offer an initial batch of 100 units to select users for the ludicrously low price of 10 euros. That’s not a typo. It’s practically a giveaway but with the added excitement of being part of an exclusive club.
This move not only marks an innovative way of beta testing hardware by involved and committed early adopters but also displays our commitment to refining the innovative design before entering the market. By involving users in the initial testing phase, our team ensures a robust product, harnessing the power of collaboration and feedback.
Now it’s your time to shine
If you’re a tech enthusiast, a gadget guru, or simply someone who loathes the sight of a dead battery, the opportunity to beta test ZERO is not to be missed.
For a mere 10 euros, you can be at the vanguard of a technological renaissance. Help shape the future of energy storage and be among the first to experience the unparalleled prowess of ZERO.
With your contribution, ZERO will be a paradigm shift. It epitomizes the synergy of necessity and innovation. With its imminent launch on Kickstarter, the world is on the cusp of a new era in portable power. Join the revolution, power up with ZERO, and never be tethered by a dead battery again.
