This can provide a simple local SMTP relay.
A typical use case would be somewhat older devices (like security cameras) that cannot handle TLS while sending e-mails, but your very friendly e-mail provider now insists on that.
The Raspberry Pi Zero W typically consumes about 100..150mA at the USB power connection (less than 0.8W) and can e.g. be powered by the USB port of a router, like the AVM Fritz!Box. (Of course, if you were willing to run a custom firmware on that router, you could directly run the SMTP relay there...)