QuantumSphere, Inc. announced the launching of a new advanced portable power project on Kickstarter.com, the MetAir Solstice - a 55,000 mAh zinc-air battery and USB mobile device charger. The MetAir Solstice is a non-rechargeable compact battery system designed specifically for emergency or back-up power applications, when traditional sources of electricity are unavailable and rechargeable mobile device batteries are dead. It provides the equivalent energy capacity of 115 "D" cell batteries under a 2amp load at a fraction of the size, weight, and cost and also has an integrated room light and radio -- all at up to a 60% savings over buying the equivalent disposable batteries and equipment separately.

The new MetAir Solstice portable power unit will provide more than 20 full charges to iPhone 5, more than 5 full charges to iPad 3, and provide LED room lights for six hours a night - up to 12 consecutive nights. There is no external electricity, liquid fuel, or ongoing re-charging maintenance required with the MetAir Solstice, ensuring on-demand power is available when need it most. Unlike rechargeable batteries, it has a minimum shelf life of three years and unlike generator systems, it does not depend on access to gasoline or a sunny or windy day to provide power - it just works.