Solar Gazebo Powers Your Home While You Relax Outside

Imagine relaxing in your backyard under a beautiful gazebo that's quietly powering your home at the same time.

Chinese solar company Jackery just unveiled its Solar Gazebo at CES 2026, turning outdoor living spaces into energy generators. The 15-foot by 10-foot structure features 20 solar panels cleverly integrated into its louvered roof, producing 2,000 watts of clean electricity.

The gazebo isn't just about power generation. It comes equipped with built-in lighting, window blinds, and even a pull-down projector screen for movie nights under the stars. The industrial-grade solar panels boast 25% efficiency and are built to last over 25 years.

When paired with Jackery's Explorer 5000 Plus power station and a transfer switch, the gazebo can serve as backup power for your entire home during outages. You get a functional outdoor entertainment space that also keeps your lights on when the grid goes down.

Steven Wang, Jackery's VP of the Americas, calls it one of the company's "moon shot" ideas. The company sees homes demanding more power as smart technologies become standard, and they're betting on creative solutions that blend seamlessly into everyday life.

The sturdy aluminum frame weighs 770 pounds and stands nearly 9 feet tall, designed as a permanent backyard fixture rather than something you pack up seasonally. Some features like the projector screen may be optional add-ons when you order.

Why This Inspires

This gazebo represents a shift in how we think about renewable energy. Instead of bolting unsightly equipment onto rooftops, companies are reimagining solar power as something beautiful and functional that enhances our living spaces. It proves clean energy doesn't require sacrifice or compromise.

The $12,000 price tag puts it in reach for many homeowners, especially considering it replaces both a traditional gazebo and a backup power system. As extreme weather makes power outages more common, solutions that provide both everyday enjoyment and emergency preparedness feel increasingly essential.

Jackery expects US availability in the second half of 2026, giving homeowners a chance to turn their backyards into power stations without sacrificing beauty or functionality.