Outer Spaces Launches Solar-Powered Backyard Pavilion
The new OS1 structure includes integrated battery storage to provide solar energy backup for your home starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Landscaping
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Outer Spaces has unveiled the OS1, a solar-powered backyard pavilion that integrates lithium iron phosphate battery storage directly into its metal roof structure. The system is designed to provide home energy backup and is expected to reach the consumer market in 2027.
Why it matters
The OS1 aims to integrate energy storage into outdoor living structures, offering a modular approach to residential solar capacity that avoids the need for dedicated exterior wall space for battery cabinets.
The pavilion is available in 12 x 12 ft or 12 x 24 ft sizes, with solar capacity ranging from 2.5 kW to 5 kW. Each of the system's battery modules weighs 72 kg, and the setup provides an AC output of up to 11.4 kVA when using multiple modules.
The players
Outer Spaces
A startup developer focused on integrating renewable energy technology into backyard structures.
Fox ESS
An energy technology manufacturer that provides the hybrid inverters used in the OS1 system.
The details
The pavilion functions by installing battery modules horizontally within the metal deck, which are then covered by wooden decking to conceal them. It utilizes a hybrid inverter and DC hub to support multiple operational modes, including self-consumption for daily energy needs, time-of-use optimization, and standby backup power in the event of a grid failure.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The company announced the new OS1 pavilion.
Mid-November 2026: Product presentation scheduled at RE+ in Las Vegas.
2027: Planned delivery for consumer orders.
The Home Front
The OS1 represents a move toward integrated residential energy storage, challenging the traditional reliance on large, wall-mounted battery banks. By embedding components into backyard structures, it offers a new approach to managing site-specific energy needs.
If you are planning an outdoor renovation for 2027, you may want to monitor Outer Spaces for official pricing and local installation requirements. Ensure any planned backyard structure locations have sufficient sun exposure to support the 2.5 kW to 5 kW solar panels included with the OS1.
The takeaway
The OS1 pavilion demonstrates how homeowners can blend infrastructure and energy storage into a single outdoor amenity. Interested homeowners should watch for official pre-order windows in 2027 to see if the modular capacity fits their local grid backup requirements.
Further reading
For more on optimizing your backyard for sustainable energy, visit Landscaping.
Source note: This article includes information reported by pv magazine USA.
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