Outer Spaces Unveils Solar Pavilion OS1
The outdoor living company's OS1 combines a solar-powered pavilion with a battery-equipped deck, with first availability set for 2027.
Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Landscaping
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Outer Spaces, founded by the entrepreneurs behind the outdoor living brand Outer, has introduced OS1, a modular solar pavilion with an integrated power deck. The company plans to show the system publicly for the first time at RE+ 2026.
Why it matters
OS1 offers an additional way to generate energy on a property when roof aesthetics, limited space, or homeowner preferences rule out conventional solar installations. Its modular design is intended to reduce on-site disruption during installation.
OS1 is scheduled for first availability in 2027, starting in Southern California and select additional markets. Pricing has not been announced, with an update expected in early 2027.
The players
Outer Spaces
Outer Spaces is an outdoor living company that introduced the OS1 solar pavilion and is led by the entrepreneurs behind the outdoor living brand Outer.
The details
OS1 pairs solar panels built into its overhead structure with a battery stored beneath a finished outdoor deck. Installation requires minimal to no excavation, involves no concrete pouring or lumber cutting, and ends with a licensed electrician connecting the system to the home.
Timeline
Nov. 16 to 19, 2026: Public debut of OS1 at RE+ 2026 in Las Vegas
Early 2027: Expected announcement of OS1 pricing
2027: First availability in Southern California and select markets
Roadmap
OS1 extends residential solar beyond the roof, placing generation in a freestanding outdoor structure for properties where conventional rooftop installations are impractical. Its success will be tested against the cost and permitting realities that have shaped rooftop solar adoption.
Homeowners interested in OS1 will need to wait for pricing, expected in early 2027, before comparing costs. Installation will also require a licensed electrician to connect the system to the home, so buyers should plan for that step.
The takeaway
Homeowners who cannot install rooftop solar may find freestanding systems like OS1 a practical option once pricing and permitting details are published. Comparing installation costs and measured energy output will be the key step before committing.
What happens next
OS1 pricing is expected to be announced in early 2027, and first availability is scheduled for 2027 in Southern California and select markets.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Solar Power World.
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