What about a location in a protected area (Natura 2000, a landscape park)?

The structure is freestanding, screw-in foundations need no concrete, and off-grid operation eliminates the trench for a power cable. The colour can be chosen from the RAL palette. The regional environmental authority and the land manager decide the scope of environmental clearances required, so check that before ordering.

How will a trail visitor find out about the shelter?

The site can register with trail catalogues (Green Velo, EuroVelo) and cycling apps (Komoot, Bikemap); we provide photos and a technical description of the station for the application. The route operator sets the rules and deadlines for catalogue listings.

Is the shelter built for tough conditions (mountains, forest, coast)?

The structure is hot-dip galvanised and powder-coated steel, the outdoor components are rated IP67, and the LFP battery has heating that lets it run down to −20 °C. Snow and wind loads for a specific location are accounted for in the site documentation. Tell us at the quoting stage if the location is coastal, because that calls for a different coating.

What funding is available for recreational sites?

The most common routes are LGD local action groups (PROW programmes), NFOŚiGW (micromobility and renewables) and regional operational programmes (RPO, tourism). Sites on Velo and Green Velo routes can also apply to programmes run by the route operators. Check the current calls at your local LGD and with the route operator.

Is the shelter seasonal or year-round?

The shelter runs year-round. Sessions peak in summer and drop off in winter. At strictly seasonal sites, such as ski-and-bike resorts, the LFP battery is built for a cycle of 6 months of intensive use followed by 6 months of rest.

Charging Bikes on Trails and in Parks

Why a solar shelter for recreational sites

There's one main reason: these locations usually have no practical grid connection nearby, and the shelter doesn't need one.

Fully autonomous operation (off-grid)

Solar panels and an LFP battery power the shelter, so it works on a trail, in a forest or in a landscape park where no grid connection is available.

A charging point along the route

An electric bike needs charging partway through a longer trip. The shelter gives riders a place to do that without asking staff for a socket.

Funding programmes

Shelters are sometimes funded through regional programmes and grants (LGD local action groups, KPO, micromobility programmes). The funding level and which costs qualify are set by the rules of each specific call, so check them before applying.

A secure parking space

The shelter is covered and lit (LED with a motion sensor), with an optional camera. A bike stays under the roof, protected from rain, and the lockable variant further reduces the risk of theft.

Types of recreational sites

Cycling trails and Velo routes

The shelter works as a stop along routes such as Velo Baltica, Green Velo and EuroVelo 9, with a charging break every 30–50 km. Off-grid operation is often the only option in these places.

Landscape parks and Natura 2000 sites

Running with no grid connection means no trench for a power cable, and screw-in foundations need no concrete. The regional environmental authority (RDOŚ) decides the scope of environmental approvals required for the site.

Agritourism farms

A lockable shelter with 3 charging points is installed next to the guest house. Doors with locks keep a guest's bike secure even when nobody is watching it.

Holiday resorts by lakes or in the mountains

At seasonal sites, the shelter can handle intensive use during the six-month peak season. It can also be paired with an on-site bike rental.

How off-grid mode works

The shelter needs no external connection: power from the roof-mounted solar panels feeds the LFP battery, and the bikes charge from that.

3.48 kWp of solar panels: about 29 full e-bike charges on a sunny summer day

A 500 Wh e-bike battery needs about 0.5 kWh to charge. Output on a sunny summer day is about 16.5 kWh; after accounting for losses, that gives about 29 full charges, plus a buffer from the battery. Modelled for central Poland from PVGIS data: assumptions and formula.

6 kWh of storage: a buffer for cloudy days and evenings

The heated LFP battery operates down to −20 °C and keeps the LED lighting and charging available after dark. The actual buffer depends on sunlight at the specific site and the season.

Remote monitoring over LTE

The shelter reports battery state, faults and usage statistics. A SIM card is included in the price, so you can check the station remotely without a site visit.

Market price ranges · 2026

Indicative budget for a site

These are ranges for typical configurations; we prepare an individual quote within 1–2 days. Off-grid is the standard setup on trails and at agritourism farms.

a stop along the route

Cycling trail · off-grid

€18,500–28,000excl. VAT

Lockable Shelter 3 (3 charging points) · PV 1.74 kWp

Doors + locks (no supervision on the trail)
Off-grid operation
No grid connection
LED with motion sensor
LTE connectivity

Agritourism · guesthouse

€18,500–28,000excl. VAT

Lockable Shelter 3 (3 charging points) · PV 1.74 kWp

Lockable shelter + locks
App for guests
RAL colour choice
Technical description for trail catalogue applications

large properties

Holiday resort

€26,000–39,000excl. VAT

Lockable Shelter 6 (6 charging points) · PV 3.48 kWp

6 × 230V
Remote-controlled locks
~3.6 kWh LFP battery
Camera, 1-hour retention
Admin dashboard
Guest materials

These are indicative ranges, based on 2025/2026 market prices for smart bike shelters. Final pricing is quoted individually within 1–2 business days. Shown in EUR at an indicative exchange rate; invoices are issued in PLN.

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Cycling tourism and funding programmes

Programmes and standards that sometimes take covered, secure charging points into account. Qualification and the exact requirements are set by the rules of each programme.

EuroVelo

cycling infrastructureEU · international route network

Sites on EuroVelo routes (in Poland, including EV2, EV9, EV13) are featured in the network's catalogue. Requirements for a site are set by the route operator.

Green Velo

cycling infrastructurePL · eastern route

MPR standards apply to sites on the Green Velo route (5 voivodeships in eastern Poland). The shelter addresses requirements for secure parking and for supporting cycling tourists.

Bike-Friendly Place (MPR)

cycling infrastructurePL · regional programmes

The Polish MPR standard is voluntary and free to join. The shelter helps meet requirements for secure parking and weather protection, and supports cycling tourism at the site.

Bett+Bike / Accueil Vélo

cycling infrastructureDE/AT/FR · accommodation

International quality marks for bike-friendly accommodation, valuable for agritourism farms and guesthouses hosting foreign tourists.

LGD · local action groups

indirect / ESGRegional PROW programmes

The shelter can form part of projects that develop cycling tourism in rural areas. Check the current call at your local LGD.

NFOŚiGW + KPO

indirect / ESGFunds targeted at renewables

An off-grid shelter (solar panels plus battery) fits renewable energy programmes. The funding level depends on the specific call.

e-bike specific — covers charging and electric assistcycling infrastructure — parking, lighting and securityindirect / ESG — supports strategy or reporting

Note: the certificate is awarded to the building. ChargeGo supports the criteria, and an assessor or certification consultant confirms the final qualification.

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FAQ

Questions from site operators

Yes. In off-grid mode the shelter runs purely on roof solar panels and an LFP battery. The lockable shelter with 3 charging points has 1.74 kWp of solar panels and about 1.8 kWh of storage, which covers typical trail traffic. The shelter with 10 charging points has 3.48 kWp of solar panels and 6 kWh of storage for heavier tourist traffic (a dozen or so sessions a day in season), with extra buffer for cloudy days and evenings. For a specific location we estimate solar output and battery size from PVGIS data.

A quote for your location

Tell us where the shelter goes and how many charging points you need, and we'll put together an off-grid configuration within 1–2 business days.

An off-grid bike shelter for recreational sites