Outer Spaces Launches Solar-Powered Backyard Pavilion
The new OS1 structure integrates lithium iron phosphate battery storage directly into a metal deck design.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Landscaping
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Outer Spaces has unveiled its new OS1 backyard pavilion featuring integrated solar power and expandable battery storage. The company also announced it has secured $8 million in pre-seed venture capital funding to support the development.
Why it matters
The pavilion aims to merge outdoor living space with energy independence by allowing homeowners to power their property using integrated battery and solar systems. Its modular design offers flexible capacity options for various residential energy needs.
The OS1 pavilion offers battery capacities ranging from 7.83 kWh to a maximum of 62.64 kWh across eight modules. Configurations include 12 x 12 ft and 12 x 24 ft sizes with solar capacities of 2.5 kW or 5 kW.
The players
Outer Spaces
This company develops solar-integrated residential structures designed to provide energy storage and power.
Upfront Ventures
This is a venture capital firm that participated in the $8 million pre-seed funding round for Outer Spaces.
The details
Each 72 kg battery module installs horizontally within the pavilion's metal deck, which is finished with wooden decking. The system utilizes a Fox ESS H1-11.4-US hybrid inverter and supports self-consumption, time-of-use, and backup standby operating modes.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The company announced the OS1 pavilion and the funding round.
Mid-November 2026: The company will present the product at RE+ in Las Vegas.
2027: The scheduled delivery year for the OS1 pavilion.
Culture Shift
The OS1 pavilion follows the trend of integrating lithium iron phosphate battery modules into non-traditional household structures to increase residential energy autonomy. This move reflects a shift toward sustainable residential design that prioritizes both functional outdoor living space and independent energy generation.
Homeowners can use the pavilion's AC coupling capabilities to integrate the system with existing solar setups for improved energy self-consumption. The modular design allows buyers to scale their battery capacity up to 62.64 kWh based on specific backup power requirements.
The takeaway
This technology offers a practical way for homeowners to maximize backyard utility while simultaneously boosting their home energy storage capacity. Prospective buyers should evaluate their current solar footprint to determine which of the two available pavilion configurations best suits their power needs.
What happens next
The company is scheduled to present the OS1 pavilion at the RE+ conference in Las Vegas in mid-November 2026.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest innovations in home outdoor design in our Landscaping section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by pv magazine USA.
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