Outer Spaces Debuts Solar-Powered Pavilions for Residential Energy

The company’s debut product, OS1, functions as both a power plant and a livable structure. Built as a pavilion with an integrated solar roof and a power deck containing ultra-thin battery storage, the system is designed to provide energy independence without the industrial aesthetic of traditional panels or wall-mounted batteries. The units, available in 12x12 and 12x24 foot footprints, offer between 2.4 and 5.3 kilowatts of solar generation and 15 to 60 kilowatt-hours of storage.

Co-founders Jiake Liu, Terry Lin, and CTO Robin Liao secured $8 million in pre-seed funding led by Upfront Ventures to bring the project to market. Unlike custom construction, the OS1 is a modular system that avoids the need for excavation or concrete pouring. The company plans to sell the pavilions directly to homeowners and through a network of solar installers, builders, and landscape designers. Public demonstrations of the technology are scheduled for the RE+ 2026 event in Las Vegas this November.